The Hawaiian lei is known around the world. When visitors arrive on the islands, they're often greeted with one of these garlands made of perfectly blossomed flowers upon arrival. It's an iconic ...

A vendor from The Orchid Lei Company displays a vibrant selection of leis at the 97th annual Lei Day celebration in Honolulu. (Jeremy Yurow/Courthouse News). HONOLULU (CN) — Beneath clear blue skies ...

At commencement time, new graduates don their decorated caps and gowns, waving diplomas as they smile for photos. But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their ...

Whether you are finishing high school or some form of higher education, graduation is an enormous accomplishment in a student's journey. Four years of dedication and discipline is finally being ...

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 ...

Nothing quite symbolizes the essence of Hawai’i and the aloha spirit quite like the lei. But as native flora disappears, lei makers discuss how they see the future of their craft. Though usually made ...

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 ...