Lei
A Hawaiian garland of flowers, leaves, shells or seeds, given as a sign of welcome and affection.
A lei is worn round the neck or on the head and is given at arrivals, farewells, graduations, weddings and other occasions in Hawaii. Flower lei are made of plumeria, orchids, tuberose, pikake, which is Arabian jasmine, and many others. The fragrant green maile vine makes an open-ended lei with a long history. There are several ways of making one, including stringing, braiding and winding. Hawaii marks Lei Day on 1 May. Related garland customs exist across Polynesia.