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May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii

May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii

This year will be celebrating the 76th annual Lei Day in the Hawaiian Islands. The tradition started on May 1, 1928 by a writer, Grace Tower Warren. Encouraging everyone to wear tropical Hawaiian flower lei on this special day. It is now an official Hawaiian holiday, celebrated with cultural treats of Hawaiian music; food, Hula and lei design contests. “In Hawaii, May Day is also known as Lei Day, and is normally set aside as a day to celebrate island culture in general and native Hawaiian culture in particular. While...

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White Tropical Flowers From Hawaii

White Tropical Flowers From Hawaii

Springtime signifies the change of season and the celebration of Easter and Passover. Hawaiian tropical flowers are a popular choice to decorate your dinner table during this time of year.  The elegance and grace of the rare and lovely white Hokuloa and Oshiro anthuriums. These tropical exotics are classy, long lasting, and a beautiful gift for the special of these family holidays. The anthurium is a symbol of love and honoring. The white anthurium is a very special variety that is available only during spring and summer. Order Hawaiian flowers...

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Visiting Hawaii? This is a must!

If you are on your way to Hawaii for your Easter break, definitely stop in on the famous “Foster Garden”.  This world famous Hawaiian tropical flower, plant and tree garden is home to some of the most magnificent collections. In 1853 Queen Kalama leased a small piece of land to William Hillebrand, then a young German doctor and botanist. He left Hawaii after 20 years on the land to publish, Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (1888). The property was later sold to Thomas and Mary Foster, who continued to develop...

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