Lei Day be celebrated on May 1 which to be in conjunction with May Day. She was coined in saying, " May day is Lei day." Each island of Hawaii has a specific Lei which makes great variety in the leis being produced from each part of Hawaii. The island of Kauai's lei is actually a type of fruit. These purple berries are strung around and leave a blossoming smell that can only be found on this island. Kahoolawe's is called "hinahina" and this is found on the beaches of Kahoolawe, the stems and flowers of this plant are twisted together to
Lei (garland) of lei can be left in a window to dry, allowing the natural fragrance to fill the room. This technique is often used in cars as well. In Polynesian cultures, a lei is something that is created by someone and given to another with the intent to decorate that person for an emotional reason—usually as a sign of affection. Common reasons include greeting, farewell, affection or love, friendship, appreciation, congratulation, recognition, or to otherwise draw attention to the recipient. In Samoa, similar garlands fashioned of entire flowers, buds, seeds, nuts, plant fibers, leaves, ferns, seashells, or flower petals are called