04/30/2026
This space which gives so much to so many, she deserves to be adorned 🌺
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii Nei and this year we are celebrating with the First Annual Lā HanaLei Festival in the spirit and center of Hanalei. In this valley of rain, river, loʻi, and sea, the practice of lei-making reflects a deep connection to ʻāina and community—where culture is not just remembered, but lived.
Lā HanaLei (or Lā Lei “lei day”) celebrates lei as a living tradition of Hawaiʻim. Lei embodies aloha and the deep relationships between people, place, and culture. Lā HanaLei is a gathering grounded in ʻike, creativity, and aloha. It brings together cultural practitioners, artisans, educators, musicians, keiki, and families to celebrate lei-making as a practice of connection, responsibility, and story.
Join us!
Friday May 1st
10A-4PM
Hanalei Center Lawn
Mahalo to Lei Maker .lei for sharing her gifts with our community and adorning our entryway at Black Coral with live and lei.