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May Day Celebrations With Longest Lei Exchange At The Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Kaanapali Resort
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May Day Celebrations With Longest Lei Exchange At The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

May 1st is also known as Lei Day and is a statewide cultural celebration in Hawaii. At The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, May Day festivities will include the Longest Lei Exchange in Ka’anapali as a unique experience and attempt to set a record, with 500+ persons targeted to be in attendance.

Nine Leis - Westin Maui May Day

The significance of presenting a lei speaks to the authenticity and practice of Hawaiians in celebrating an occasion. Known as the spirit of Aloha, the lei exchange by two persons symbolizes the love, respect and friendship shared between them – whether they are family members, couples or friends.

Pamakane Lopes of Ocean Dreamer Florals has designed nine special leis that highlight the diversity of Maui’s scenic settings and experiences featuring locations such as Haleakala, Kula, Hana, Paia, Iao Valley, Makawao, Uupalakua, Honolua Bay and Ka’anapali. Images of the leis will be unveiled one per day via the resort’s FB & Instagram @TheWestinMaui beginning on Aloha Friday, April 21.

Paia Lei Westin Maui Lei Day

Recognizing the importance of preserving Hawaiian culture, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is also committing $2,500.00 to benefit the cause of Na Leo Kalele that supports Kula Kaiapuni O Maui Ma Nāhiʻenaʻena, a Hawaiian language immersion school located within Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena public school in Lahaina, Maui. Considered a school within a school, Kula Kaiapuni O Maui Ma Nāhiʻenaʻena is unique in that it utilizes Hawaii’s indigenous language, culture, perspectives, and practices to implement its curriculum.

The event is open to Westin Maui guests and associates, local residents and island visitors. For more details on participation and sign-up in the Lei Exchange, visit the resort’s FB @TheWestinMaui. Parking is available at Whalers Village, neighboring The Westin Maui.    

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Monday, May 1, 2017

7:30 am – Check-in at Aloha Pavilion, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

8:30 am – Hawaiian Blessing Ceremony with Oli Chant & Hula

8:45 am – Participants begin lining up on the beachwalk side fronting Westin Maui

9:00 am – Lei Exchange begins

9:30 am – Craft Fair & Aloha Lei Day Activities at Aloha Pavilion