Tanya Iwalani José’s fingers moved deftly as she braided strands of beige-colored raffia to form the base of her lei wili — a form of Hawaiian lei, the flower garland synonymous with Polynesian ...

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- At Leather & Lei, our mission begins with honoring God - who guides our steps and inspires our purpose, beauty, and craft. We create limited-edition, ...

Few things are as inextricably tied to Hawaiʻi’s culture as a fragrant and colorful lei. They’re stacked high on the shoulders of graduates, slipped over the necks of wide-eyed visitors, or draped on ...

This story is part of Hawai‘i, the Local Wa y. a package celebrating the food culture and traditions of the islands. Here, translator D. Kauwila Mahi details the rich history of leimaking. For Kanaka ...

From its golden sun to its turquoise surf, Hawaii can always take your breath away. But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most. The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their ...

From its golden sun to its turquoise surf, Hawaii can always take your breath away. But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most. The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their ...

Hawaii is renowned for lei-making, an ancient tradition that's still popular on the island today. But the future of the craft could be in peril, as flower farms disappear and remaining land overheats ...

About four years ago, Kamaile Castro and his family decided they wanted to create a festival that celebrates Hawaii and one that his late mom, Merna, would have enjoyed. With approximately 1,000 ...

May Day, or Beltane, is a Gaelic and Celtic festival dating back to the Middle Ages. The festival honors the start of summer, as spring is halfway over. International Workers' Day dates back to the ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – With May Day, Mother’s Day and graduation season fast approaching, the demand for fresh flower lei is on the rise. To help celebrate sustainably, the Board of Water Supply is ...