Sacred uses of the Hawaiian Flower Lei

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The Sacred use of the Hawaiian Flower Lei began as soon as the first Flower Leis were created in the islands. They were given openly as a goodwill gesture of greeting or friendship and ultimately evolved into more important symbolic meanings as they became used to signify peace agreements between various Chieftans who controlled land and tribes of their Hawaiian people. In a "Hei'au, a Hawaiian Sacred Temple", such Chieftans would intertwine the green Maile vine, to symbolically consumate the official completion and implementation of an established peace agreement between their tribes.

Today the Hawaiian Flower Lei is generally given in "Aloha", as a warm welcoming gesture or in Love when meeting or departing from loved ones. These occurances taking place thousands of times each day in the Hawaiian islands still hold and affirm sacred meanings and bonds of Aloha between locals and visitors to the islands alike.

The proper way to "Give & Receive a Hawaiian Flower Lei"

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Giving and Receiving Hawaiian Flower Leis has become a popular custom of exchanging Hawaiian Aloha in the islands and there are a few basic pricipals to keep in mind while participating in this special custom which are posted below for your review.

"When Giving & Receiving a Hawaiian Flower Lei" keep in mind that it extends affection from one person to another and therefore, should never be refused. Hawaiian Lei giving is an integral part of any special occasion such as Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, and Graduations. It is common in the Hawaiian islands to see a graduating senior blessed with such an abundance of Flower Leis around their neck that they can no longer see straight ahead and must either take some off or simple be quiet and still.

Hawaiian Flower Leis should always be given and received in the "Spirit of Aloha" which can be a simple expression of personal affection or a more intimate declaration of an individuals Love for another. As mentioned earlier, this is the sacred aspect of the Hawaiian Flower Lei exchange experience. Besides encompassing it's various meanings of Hello, Welcome, Safe Journey or Goodbye, "Aloha means Love", and as such represents all that is most meaningful and treasured between people, their relationships with one another and the essence in the Spirit of Life itself. Ultimately then, "Aloha also means Life..."

The proper way to "Wear a Hawaiian Flower Lei"

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"Wearing a Hawaiian Flower Lei" has a special ettiquette that can often mean different things depending on the individual and how the Flower Lei is attired. The most common and popular Lei style involves simply "wearing a Hawaiian Flower Lei" around the neck which can be accomplished by anyone at anytime without special fanfare. It's always a warm, endearing and wonderful way to begin any Hawaiian vacation or special event. The proper way to wear a lei is draped over ones shoulders, hanging loosely down and around both the front and back of the head. It is considered an insult to remove a Flower Lei from your neck in the presence of the person who gave it to you, so if you do find a need to remove your Flower Lei, keep this in mind.

The Various kinds of "Hawaii Flowers" & "Hawaiian Flower Leis"

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"Various kinds of "Hawaiian Flower Leis" can be observed in abundance at any Hawaiian island airport or within minutes of going anywhere in Hawaii as Tropical Flowers are virtually everywhere you go. There are so many varieties of "Hawaiian Flowers" and "Hawaiian Flower Leis" that are created in the Hawaiian Islands on a daily basis that we can only offer a modest sampling of here. For those interested in viewing or learning more about the subject of Hawaiian Flowers and Hawaiian Scenery in general we invite you to visit our "Hawaiian Photo Art Gallery" which presents a Photographic Journey through the incredible tropical beauty of our Hawaiian Island Paradise.

"The Art of Hawaiian Flower Lei Making"

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"Hawaiian Flower Lei Making" is a wonderful experience for anyone to behold and increases in it's meaningfulness depending on the type of relationship the Flower Lei is intended to celebrate. With the expansion of tourism over the years in the Hawaiian islands, the Hawaiian Flower Lei soon became the symbol of Hawaii, it's people and culture to millions of visitors around the world. This has given the art of "Hawaiian Flower Lei Making" special significance and added meaning. To make a Flower Lei is a focused and time consuming process and as such most folks simply purchase them when they arrive at the airport or at the numerous "Hawaiian Flower Lei stands" which are not far from anywhere you are in the islands. It is more common for the locals or folks who live in Hawaii and want to give special meaning and Aloha to their Flower Lei to make them from local Hawaiian nuts, seeds or seashells. A smaller verison of the Flower Lei that can be worn on top of the head like a crown is called a "Hakulei". Such Hakulei's are also seen on hats and are made using tropical flowers, ferns or even bird feathers.

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