Hawaii’s Long Legacy of Lei Making

In Hawaii, there’s no better way to say and share aloha than with a lei. The floral craft, which dates back to traditional times, may seem straightforward to outsiders, but it comes in many forms created across the Islands. Travel to the island of Oahu, where three master artisans want to introduce you to the lei’s vibrant past and thriving present.
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[@akindofmagick]

I made hundreds of lei in the four years I lived in Hawai’i. I miss the tradition and the aloha so much. Thank you for the good memories!!!

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

That would be such a great gift for a loved one

[@ethelf.7807]

my grandmother used to be one of those ladies in chinatown making leis. She's retired now and i havent been to one of those flower shops in a while but that clip of cindy's just gave me the most intense flashbacks. oh how i miss it.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

Hawaii has a beautiful culture 🔥🔥🔥

[@somenamethatincludesanemob8933]

man, I miss seeing everyone at school with graduation leis. wish I could move back to hawaii someday.

[@carmie329]

I learned Lei making from my mom and she specialized in Haku Leis while my speciality is Ti-leaf but I just wanted to share about a superstition on Leis.

[@abedisbatman8811]

As someone who lives on Hawaii this video was great! No one acknowledges that we exist. Just... try to say Hawai’i right the next time lol🙃

[@fadedphilosphy]

No wonder it calmed down Stitch when Lilo put it on him.

[@micheall1127]

Such a beautiful unique thing Hawaii has

[@faanengaaw7357]

its a Pacific island thing ! on my island when u arrive u are greeted with a lei. it means u are already part of us. & walking around with that lei is respect. also when leaving the island u will also be sent off with a lei. meaning u will always be welcome to come back again whenever!

[@LynelleJanae]

Mahalo for putting our state in the spotlight!! Usually you don’t get to see these things highlighted in Hollywood, or put out famously like this!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

The spiritual symbolism is fascinating and beautiful.

[@leyah18]

It's weird to hear my name too many times in this video 😂

[@ronjacobs-young6886]

Hawaiian culture .is God's gift of peace and beauty to the rest of us, like me. Thank you for sharing 💚💜💙💛

[@treehouse318]

thank you for this. i'm not from the islands, but i have a deep connection. to give a lei for a special occasion, or to receive one means a lot to me. aloha!💗

[@momslittlethings8910]

I make flower ribbon leis for graduation. I discovered this channel just now and these fresh flower leis are amazing and not comparable with the ones that I make. Thank you for your inspiration !!!

[@bluzshadez]

Thank you for this story. I didn't know that there is so much more to a LEi than being a beautiful accessory. Now I know that each comes with a story, that it is created like a family. When I think of Hawaii, it was all about Hula, Pineapples and SPAM. What a wonderful eye opener!

[@Alas_Earwaxx]

So beautiful and meaningful.

[@aqua_sun8888]

i love all of them. they are so beautiful! i love their culture and ohana spirit. <3

[@thouxanbana5hley474]

soooo beautiful always wanted one