The ancient art of Hawaiian lei-making 05:25. From its golden sun to its turquoise surf, Hawaii can always take your breath away. But it's the colorful leis that may dazzle the most.

Hawaii native Meleana Estes picks flowers – like the valued flower puakenikeni, known as the perfume flower tree ten cent flower – to create a colorful palette for her leis.

Hawaii is filled with gorgeous, bright plants and trees. One popular flower, in particular, you'll certainly come across - you'll just have to be mindful of it.

HONOLULU (CN) — Beneath clear blue skies and gentle trade winds, thousands converged on Kapiolani Park in Waikiki on Thursday to celebrate the 97th annual Lei Day, a distinctly Hawaiian tradition that ...

It’s 9:30 a.m. on a sunny day in Honolulu, and Meleana Estes is sitting at her kitchen table, surrounded by flowers. We’re Zooming to discuss her new book, Lei Aloha—a celebration of Hawai ...

Seeing lots of beautiful pua kenikeni lei in Hilo for Merrie Monarch, is encouragement to grow my own. You too might want to consider growing this lovely, delicate and very fragrant flower in your ...

Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers. Happy May Day!