I wanted to check out a statewide holiday celebration I had heard about- and I invited my new friend Lauren to join in on the fun. She had just moved to Hawaii and I thought it would be cool to check out. There was food, local hula dancing, a traditional band, and local vendors selling their wares. Another bonus was the aquarium was free for the day and we had a nice little stroll around the whole place!
Lei Day is a statewide celebration in all of Hawaii. The celebration begins in the morning of May first every year and continues throughout the entire day and even continues onto the next day. Lei day was established as a holiday in the year of 1929 and continues to this day. Each Hawaiian island has a different type of lei that is used for the celebration and for its people to wear. The festivities have consistently grown each year and the state of Hawaii has had to move the location of the event. Lei day was first held in the Courts and Town Halls but has since been moved to Kapi'olani park where it is still being held today.
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