In Hawaii, giving a lei is always appropriate—an enduring symbol of love, celebration, and welcome. For over a thousand years, these floral garlands have honored gods, marked milestones, and expressed aloha. Lei maker, Meleana Estes shares the beauty, scent and soul of this cherished tradition, where every flower is chosen with care and every stitch tells a story. https://cbsn.ws/4myEv87 | CBS Sunday Morning

Lei is a symbol of aloha. It represents welcoming, connection, and celebration. | Hawaii – gohawaii.com

ʻAwapuhi melemele looks like Kāhili, a symbol of royalty and is absolutely stunning to stumble upon in the rainforest. Then the fragrance hits you - Divine! It’s fragile flowers make beautiful lei 💛 #yellowginger #kahili #gingerlei #hawaiianlei #hawaiiflowerlei | Hawaii Flower Lei