Debra Lordan, GM Senior Editor | Sep 30, 2021 | Cover Story, Living Life, October-November 2021
Lei Day, May 1, is dedicated to the Hawaiian tradition of making and giving lei. But some may not know the the tradition entails much more than the officially dedicated day. The traditions that surround lei make them appropriate for many occasions. Hawaiian tradition also offers particular lei for celebrations and seasonal events.
Jeanne Ishikawa, Deputy Director Honolulu Dept. of Parks and Recreation | Mar 29, 2019 | April - May 2019, Senior News
Each year the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is honored to help organize the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commonly known as “Punchbowl” or Pūowaina. This year the ceremony marks the 70th year under the tutelage of the City and County of Honolulu, and will be held on Monday, May 27, 2019.
Dana L. Acosta, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Kaunoa Senior Services | Apr 10, 2018 | April - May 2018, Living Life
As Mayor Alan M. Arakawa has said, “As we sew lei together, we express our gratitude for their service, and for the many ways these men and women helped shape the community we live in today, ‘Blossoms for the Brave’ is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with old...
Generations Magazine Staff | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Living Life
Do you know any kūpuna women who are skilled in hula and lei-making, love the Hawaiian culture and live the spirit of aloha? If so, encourage them to apply for 2018 Lei Queen. The City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, which organizes the program, selects court...
