Oahu Lei Greeting

Aloha! Be welcomed on Oahu with traditional lei greetings at Honolulu Airport. Starting your Hawaiian vacation the right way with a Honolulu lei greeting, you'll find the fresh native flowers make you feel special in Oahu's tropical setting.

When you arrive in Oahu, look for your lei greeting at Honolulu Airport representative at the first non-secured area and receive your wonderful island greeting. Treat yourself to a traditional Honolulu lei greeting, featuring beautiful, fresh local orchids.

The history of the lei dates back to the ancient Hawaiians, who wore braided leaves, native flowers, shells, feathers, stones and bones to beautify themselves. They often offered these garlands to each other and to their gods as a symbol of love and friendship. The lei was treasured and worn with pride by people of every age.

Leis are still carefully made by hand by Hawaiians, weaving fragrant, colorful flowers and leaves together to create a work of art. A symbol of Hawaii, leis are worn on all special occasions and given to family and friends as gifts of love.