HONOLULU (KHON2) — As the islands get ready for May 1, also known as May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi, there’s one tradition that brings everyone together: making and wearing lei. Whether you’re a ...

In some ways, Meleana Estes was born to be a lei maker. The 43-year-old from Honolulu, Hawaii, tells TODAY.com that she can still picture her tūtū (grandmother in Hawaiian) greeting her with fresh lei ...

Our weekly “Aloha Authentic” segment highlights various streets across the island chain so we can dig into those names, and in turn, learn something new. After purchasing the appropriate string and a ...

At the heart of Hawaiian culture is the concept of ohana, in which family members help and honor one another. That concept was not lost on Leah Dang after the death of her beloved father, Albert Ah ...

Stylist Estes debuts with a lush look at the Hawaiian culture of leis, the colorful floral garlands thought to have been brought to the islands by Polynesian travelers between 500 and 1200 CE.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Local Girl Scouts honored fallen members of the armed forces by crafting lei alongside community members every year during the Girl Scouts of Hawaii’s annual Lei of Aloha event. But ...