Chapter 1
Ancient origins and sacred roots
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Chapter 2
Island signatures and natural emblems
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Chapter 3
The art of the weave
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Chapter 4
Modern revival and the spirit of Aloha
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The history of lei making
Ch 4 · Modern revival and the spirit of Aloha
torito Lei Making Aloha Revival
Aloha spirit lives! Aloha spirit lives! Lei making, a tradition of love.
Fun Fact
The first Lei Day: The very first Lei Day in 1928 was so popular that nearly the entire city of Honolulu showed up wearing flowers.
Glossary
aloha (noun)
A Hawaiian word used to express greeting or farewell, as well as love, peace, and compassion. In 1928, Don Blanding helped establish a May Day festival celebrating this cultural sentiment through flower garlands.
A Hawaiian word used to express greeting or farewell, as well as love, peace, and compassion. In 1928, Don Blanding helped establish a May Day festival celebrating this cultural sentiment through flower garlands.
Quiz
Which famous phrase was coined by journalist Grace Tower Warren to celebrate the spirit of Lei Day?
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What romantic tradition did departing tourists practice during Honolulu's famous 'Boat Days' of the early 20th century?
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According to modern Hawaiian etiquette, what is considered highly impolite to do after receiving a lei?
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In what year was the first official Lei Day celebrated in Hawaii, establishing a beloved annual spring tradition?
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Which of the following is a common, modern flower used in commercial lei making that was originally brought to Hawaii from foreign tropical regions?