In Hawaii, May Day is Lei Day. It’s a beloved island celebration that honors the unique way Hawaii’s multicultural traditions are woven together to create a more interesting, tolerant and beautiful community. ADVERTISING In Hawaii, May Day is Lei Day.
In Hawaii, May Day is Lei Day. It’s a beloved island celebration that honors the unique way Hawaii’s multicultural traditions are woven together to create a more interesting, tolerant and beautiful community.
This year, the Volcano Art Center will host its festive May Day program from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday on the center’s gallery porch.
With hundreds of fragrant blossoms and plant materials provided by the Volcano Art Center Gallery, visitors can learn tips to sew the perfect lei, the proper protocol of giving and receiving a lei and more.
Enjoy the Leina‘ala Trio featuring Christy Leina‘ala Lassiter, Lono Kanaka‘ole and JJ Ahuna with impromptu hula by Noe Noe Kekaualua and lei making with Desiree Moana Cruz and Kaipo AhChong.
This event is free and open to the public, but national park entrance fees apply. For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
