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: Significant statues, such as that of King Kamehameha, are often adorned with massive 30-foot strands of lei during annual draping ceremonies to celebrate cultural history [34].
In Hawaiian culture, a lei is more than an accessory; it is a known as "aloha" [11]. Traditionally, the story of the lei is one of sacred ceremony and social celebration, crafted from local flowers, leaves, seeds, and even shells [4]. Keeping the Lei "Intact" INTACT - 3 lei
: Many flower leis (like orchid or plumeria) can stay fresh for several days if kept in a refrigerator when not being worn [29]. : Significant statues, such as that of King
To keep a lei intact and respect the giver, specific etiquette and preservation methods are followed: Keeping the Lei "Intact" : Many flower leis
or burn the organic materials to return them to the land [14, 20].
: A lei should be accepted and worn draped over the shoulders [6]. Removing a lei in front of the giver is seen as cutting the bond or rejecting their aloha [11].
the flowers in the ocean (after removing the string) [20].