Together with the scent of pikake, plumeria and puakenikeni, the sounds of the Royal Hawaiian Band and Hawaiian steel guitar floated in the air at Thursday’s Lei Day Celebration at Kapiolani Park.

Hawaiian music — and of course, lei. The event brings together longtime friends and lei lovers alike, like Aunty Pikake Enos of Kalihi. “I just love it love, love it to the max! It’s a ...

The story of Lilo & Stitch follows a lonely young, Hawaiian girl named Lilo (aptly meaning “lost,” separated or “the generous one” in Hawaiian). Lilo adopts what she believes is a dog at ...

Let me take you to a place where Hawaiian shirts meet hidden ... with the scent of plumeria and pikake, making you feel like you’ve stumbled into a tropical garden. Pro tip: If you’re planning to take ...

Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Hawaiian lei making, from early practices to modern creations that embody aloha and unity. Donald Trump blasts Putin—"What the hell happened ...

Flower chains were brought to the Hawaiian islands by Polynesian ... a poepoe-style lei with epidendrum orchids, wild pikake and hinahina; a wili-style lei po'o (for the head) with ohia lehua ...

"From the intricate mural in the pool to the floral tributes to Princess Kaiulani's beloved pikake flower, every element of the hotel exudes the spirit of modern Hawaiian culture," the news ...