Lei (garland) spam musubi are tied into garlands. "Non-traditional" materials such as cloth ribbon, sequins, cellophane wrap, curling ribbon, and yarn are often used to fashion leis in various forms today. Among residents of Hawaii, the most popular occasions at which nā lei can be found are birthdays, graduations, weddings, funerals, retirement parties, and bridal showers. It is not uncommon for a high school or college graduate to be seen wearing so many nā lei that they reach his or her ears or higher. On May 1 each year, Hawaiians celebrate "Lei Day", first conceived in 1927 by poet Don Blanding. At
Former Residence of Lei Feng Former Residence of Lei Feng The Former Residence of Lei Feng or Lei Feng's Former Residence () was the birthplace and childhood home of Lei Feng, a soldier of the Chinese army in Communist legend. The residence is located in Leifeng Town of Wangcheng District, in northwestern Changsha, South Central China's Hunan province. It is currently an immensely popular tourist attraction in Hunan. The 12-room residence was built in the late Qing Dynasty during Guangxu Region, and was formerly owned by a local landlord Tansi Gunzi (). On December 18, 1940, Lei Feng was born in this residence. He lived