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Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.

The fact that a lei only lasts around two or three days has also added more stress on the island's dwindling flower stock, forcing lei-makers like himself to adapt. "We work with what we can get.

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 ...

Kahele said the grad lei is the party lei where non-traditional materials are incorporated into the garland. Materials include ribbon, non-native plants and even money with bills from the $1 to $100.

“I love the sharing of the Aloha spirit. I’m from Hawaii, but it’s nice to see here in California as well,” the event’s MC, Wade Faildo said. “I love seeing the compassion, love.

She has a vision in mind for a new lei po‘o, or flower crown, to make ahead of Lei Day, which is celebrated May 1 in Hawai‘i. Her latest creation includes various hues, shapes, sizes and ...

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2. Gather about 70–80 flowers for one lei To make a full-sized lei, Joylynn recommends collecting around 70 to 80 pua. “You want the lei to be full, to drape nicely,” she explained.

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The BYU multicultural student center hosted a lei making event where students crafted leis, made bracelets and learned about the importance of the Aloha Spirit.