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Lei with fragrant flowers of (Jasminum sambac). Sale of leis lei, circa 1901.

Lei is the Hawaiian word for a garland or crown. The most popular notion of a lei in Hawaiian culture refers to a necklace of flowers that adorns the neck and that is given when arriving or marching as a symbol of affection. This concept became popular thanks to tourism between the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States of the 19th and 20th centuries.

In a broader sense, a law is all kinds of objects united with the intention of carrying them. A law (in the law is the plural form), may consist of a single element or a series of them, of any kind, but usually are fresh natural leaves such as flowers, leaves of fern or grapefruit. Among the flowers used are plumeria, lehua or orchid, although the maile leaves are also very popular partly because of their tradition among hula dancers. Other types of lei may include sea shells, feathers, plastic flowers, cloth, paper (including origami and banknotes), candy or anything that can be sewn or joined following a model and can be carried as crown or necklace.

The three different methods for making the lei are: tying the material of the law, usually done with a needle by the center of the flower; tie each flower individually by the stem; and finally, make three different chains of flowers and braid them together. The latter is reserved as a sign of affection or love.

In Polynesian cultures, law is something that someone creates and gives to another to decorate that person for some reason sentimental-usually, as a sign of affection. The usual reasons include welcome, farewell, love, friendship, appreciation, congratulation, recognition or to catch the attention of the recipient otherwise. Among those residing in Hawaii, the most common occasions in which lei can be found are birthdays and the graduations. It is not surprising that a college graduate or high school graduate takes as many lei's that come at or above the ears.

The first of May, each year, is a holiday in the State of Hawaii in honor of the Law, as an example of its prestige and dignity.

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