Sometimes it just is not practical to bring our fresh lei from home, but we don’t always want to use our permanant lei or lei made from artificial materials. Well, the lei maker is adaptable and uses what is at hand! Most recently, nā Kumu Leilehua and Kimo Pihana were invited to Wenchang, Hainan, China, … Continue reading Making lei on the road| Lei Day . Org
Come visit us on Facebook! There are many names for this lovely sweet-scented lei blossom which originated in the Americas. It is native to the neotropical realm, including Mexico, Central America,…| Lei Day . Org
The first Hilo Lei Day Festival was held on 1 May 2005 at the Wailoa Art Center. We invite you to join us for our big celebration in 2025! The Hilo Lei Day Festival is celebrated on 1 May at Kalāka…| Lei Day . Org
Feature image from Jekyll Island State Park What’s in a name? Well, in Hawaiian culture a LOT! Names are evocative of the history, heritage, and cultural place in which the named thing exists. This is especially important in lei materials. The kaona, the veiled meaning hidden in the name, is as important in crafting a … Continue reading What’s in a name? Itla-okla, ʻ Umiʻ umi-o-Dole, Spanish Moss| Lei Day . Org
In 1842, at the direction of King Kamehameha III, Timothy Ha‘alilio, Private Secretary to the King, designed a coat of arms for the Kingdom of Hawaiʻ i. The Royal Advisor, the Rev. William Richards, then commissioned the College of Arms in London to prepare a design which would be in alignment with the practices of … Continue reading ʻ Iolani Palace Royal Coat of Arms| Lei Day . Org
While in this new paradigm we have to be mindful that things can change at the last minute, we are looking forward to participating in the following events through this year and the next. September 10, Saturday, 10am – 3pm: He Hali’a Aloha no Liliʻuokalani, Liliʻuokalani Gardens November: He Inoa no Kalākaua, Kalākaua Park May 1: Hilo Lei … Continue reading Upcoming Events 2022-2023| Lei Day . Org
A huge mahalo to the Hilo Orchid Society for another wonderful show! Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd harvested kūkapaila materials for the Hilo Lei Day Festival booth, and demonstrated and taught lei-making all three days. She also had her gorgeous collection of pāpale and lei there, as well as a portion of her library, for people to … Continue reading Hilo Orchid Show| Lei Day . Org
Join our mailing list for information on events, workshops, and classes! With so much of our land now developed, it is important that we plant with pollinators in mind. Here in Hawaiʻ i, we need to be even more mindful. Many popular pollinator plants are invasive and will move into native habitat and push out … Continue reading Bee careful what you plant, please| Lei Day . Org
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Hilo Lei Day Festival Sunday, May 1, 2022 * East Hawaiʻ i Cultural Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live Entertainment * Hula * Demonstrations 10:00 – Opening with Kahu Moses Crabbe Hawaiian Music with Ben Kaili & Friends Hula with: Emery Aceret & Hālau Nā Pua ‘O Uluhaimālama The Hula Sisters 1:45 group hula … Continue reading Come to the Hilo Lei Day Festival 2022! East Hawaiʻ i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo!| Lei Day . Org
