leis
Flower garlands worn around neck
Leis is the plural of lei, the Hawaiian garland of flowers, leaves, or shells worn around the neck.
Visitors to Hawaii traditionally receive leis as a welcoming gesture: The tourists were greeted with leis at the airport.
Leis mark celebrations, graduations, and farewells throughout Polynesian and Hawaiian culture.
Hawaiian multipurpose greeting
- luauTraditional island celebration
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
- mahaloHawaiian gratitude word
- May DayEmergency radio cry
tradition · culture · heritage · custom · protocol · etiquette · sacred · respect
Fragrant tropical flowering shrub
- hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
- orchidShowy tropical flower
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- gardeniaAromatic evergreen shrub
tuberose · petals · fragrance · bloom · stringing · threading · wreath · floral
Hospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- departureAct of going away
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
wedding · birthday · anniversary · blessing · presentation · draping · bestowing · honor
aloha
Hawaiian multipurpose greeting
May Day · tradition · culture · heritage · custom · protocol · etiquette · sacred · respect
plumeria
Fragrant tropical flowering shrub
gardenia · tuberose · petals · fragrance · bloom · stringing · threading · wreath · floral · fresh
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
graduation · wedding · birthday · anniversary · blessing · presentation · draping · bestowing · honor · celebration
Hawaii
Pacific island state
tropical · island · beaches · resorts · honeymoon · paradise · tourists · photography · keepsake · memento
- Hawaiian culturealoha, hula, luau, mahalo, mana
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- island souvenirsseashells, shell jewelry, tikis, tiki statues, postcards
- luauluau feast, hula, hula dancer, tiki torches, grass skirts
- neckwearscarf, scarves, tie, ties, necklace
- Samoan craftstattooing, wood carving, woven baskets, talking stick, war clubs
- hawaiian lei
- flower leiNecklace of blossoms
- graduation leiCelebratory flower necklace
- lei ceremonyHawaiian floral welcome rite
- candy leiNecklace made of sweets
- shell leiNecklace of strung seashells