Episode 705 - A Day for Lei
Life in Bloom Season 7
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26m
Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei. A visit to a generational Pua Kenikeni tree and its care-takers. J chats with cultural practitioner Kimo about lei traditions and culture, then it’s off to the Lei-making contest and Lei Day celebration at Queen Kapiʻolani Park.
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