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Almost eveyone knows the Hawaiian custom of giving a lei on a special occasion, right?

But did you know that lei are not just for special occasions? They are a traditional Polynesian accessory, worn like jewelry. They can be worn any time and any place, are a method of adornment and distinction, and can be made of not only flowers, but seeds, leaves, feathers, bone, shell, etc.

Lei were brought to Hawaii first by early Polynesian settlers from Tahiti. Some sacred and cermonial uses are to signify peace. For example, the Maile lei agreement was traditionally used for a peace agreement between chiefs.


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