05/02/2023
May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii. Here is a little insight about different lei varieties so that the next time you need to share a lei, you can find the perfect one to commemorate the occasion.
✽ Pikake lei, made of small and delicate flowers that pack a fragrant punch. Perfect for expressing romance and love.
✽ Tuberose lei, a favorite across the Hawaiian Islands. The small white flower has a beautiful smell and is great for moments of congratulations, love, friendship, and commitment.
✽ Maile lei, the lei of royalty, this leafy lei is worn open-ended and known for its beautiful display. The dark green leaves offer a woodsy smell and represent respect, peace, friendship, and love.
✽ Carnation lei, available in a wide variety of shapes and colors, white is often reserved for women to symbolize femininity and purity, while red represents strength, power, and boldness for men.
✽ Ginger lei, able to be stored in the refrigerator for longer periods, this fragrant lei is often available in red (passion, wealth), white (affection, love), and yellow (grace).
✽ O'hai ali'I lei, perfect for those with fragrance sensitivity, this exotic and bright lei symbolizes prestige and honor; often reserved for the recipient of an achievement.
