or lei po’o (flower crown) — or wrist. Graduate Yostena Getachew is draped in lei as she takes a photo with her dad and aunt following the Savanna High School graduation in Anaheim ...

Lei stands and flower shops in town were busy on May 17, as thousands of people attended UH Mānoa’s graduation ceremony. But many shoppers noticed they were spending more money than they did in ...

Whether made with classic flowers or more exotic blooms ... For events like bridal parties or graduation ceremonies, coordinated leis for everyone in the group create a unified, celebratory ...

It is acceptable to make or purchase a lei for yourself. Leis are traditionally made from flowers and greenery, but graduation ceremonies allow for a little more creativity. Money leis ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's graduation season and many people are out shopping for lei, but a shortage of flowers is making it harder to find what you're looking for. "We've had a long winter ...

With a busy graduation season from December through ... “everything is ephemeral — as soon as you start making (lei), the flowers are on their dying process.” Terrie Ito’s family has ...