Hawaiian Leis
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Hawaiian Leis -- Thank you to all of our readers for making this such a pleasure to put together. We have enjoyed all the photos you have sent in and now they can be enjoyed by our viewers.
Lei is a Hawaiian word for a garland or wreath. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn.
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The most popular concept of a lei in Hawaiian culture is a wreath of flowers draped around the neck presented upon arriving or leaving as a symbol of affection. This concept was popularized through tourism between the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Janey and Robert were married on the Island of Maui and wanted to share this photo with us.
They were married in a traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremony where both the bride and groom put a flower lei over each other.
Best Wishes, Janey & Robert, for a long and happy life together!
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Thank you to Leilani who sent us this photo of her daughter.
This was taken as a graduation present for her daughter Noelani, from the entire family.
This is just magnificent and I am sure Noelani will treasure this and be able to show her children and grandchildren. |
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Deb sent us this gorgeous Hawaiian Lei photo.
Her husband gave this flower lei to her the evening that they visited Duke's Beach Party evening held at the restaurant each Sunday afternoon/evening.
I wish he had included her face in this photo ... maybe it's a guy thing.
Sorry Deb, just a bit of humor!
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Annie and James sent us this photo.
It was taken on their wedding day by one of their guests. They were married on the North Shore of Oahu at Turtle Bay Resort.
You lucky pair!
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Jessica and Thomas sent us this wedding photo.
Married in 2006 on the Big Island, they also were married in a traditional ceremony.
In addition to the bride and groom looking luscious, so does that wedding cake. |
Hayley and twin daughters Noelani and Pualani walking the beach.
This was such a favorite of our staff. The girls are so beautiful.
Thank you for sharing these with us. |
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Amber and Zoey sent this to us.
As is often the case when girls are young, they are bonding together by sharing this hawaiian lei jointly around their necks.
Wonderful girls ... enjoy each other and remember this summer. |
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Lokelani creates fresh leis as part of her family business.
They provide their flower leis to a number of vacation companies who use them when greeting their tourists to the islands. |
Trina and Jackson were married on a black sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii.
They sent us this photo.
Thank you both and best wishes for a long and happy life together. |
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Children and sweethearts are poetically referred to as "lei" and many ancient and modern songs and chants refer to this imagery. |
| A lei (nā lei is the plural in the Hawaiian language) may be composed of a pattern or series of just about anything, but most commonly consists of fresh natural foliage such as flowers, vines, or fern fronds. |
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Among the flowers used are the plumeria, lehua blossom or the orchid, though maile leaves are extremely popular as well as traditional among hula dancers. Other types of lei may include sea or land shells, feathers, plastic flowers, fabric, paper (including origami and monetary bills), candy, words (as in a song), or anything that can be strung together in a series or pattern and worn as a wreath or a necklace.
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