Lā HanaLei
Fri, May 01
|Hanalei Center
A Celebration of Lei, Culture, and Community in Hanalei
May 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hanalei Center, 5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA
About the event
A Celebration of Lei, Culture, and Community
The First Annual Lā HanaLei (or Lā Lei “lei day”) Festival at Hanalei Center celebrates lei as a living tradition of Hawaiʻi—an expression of aloha, relationship, and cultural continuity.
Rooted in the spirit of Hanalei—often known as “Lei Valley”—this gathering honors the artistry and ʻike passed down through generations of lei makers. In this valley of rain, river, loʻi, and sea, the practice of lei-making reflects a deep connection to ʻāina and community—where culture is not just remembered, but lived.
The Meaning of Hanalei — Hana-Lei
The name Hanalei can be understood as:
Hana – to make, to craft