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May Day Lei Making

May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i. Every year since 1928, Hawai‘i has celebrated Lei Day and our beautiful lei traditions.

Celebrate Lei Day with learning the traditions of lei in Hawaiian culture and making a lei kui po‘o (head lei sewn with a needle and cord) for yourself or a loved one.

For guests ages 9 and older.

Location: Main Lobby
Time: May 1st: 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Reservations Required

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