LEI MAKING CLASSES RETURN TO ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER

Waikīkī (December 29, 2020) – Royal Hawaiian Center will reintroduce its popular complimentary cultural program in the New Year starting with Lei Making classes on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on January 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

“Lei making is one of the most quintessential experiences for visitors at Royal Hawaiian Center and our cultural instructors have missed sharing their mana‘o with our guests ,” said Monte McComber, Cultural Director. “We also encourage kama‘āina to join our classes. Our participants learn more than how to string a lei together; they gain insight into the types of materials used, the meaning of flowers, and a deeper appreciation for the practice of lei making.”

The 60-minute lei making lessons will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in the Building B Breezeway on Level 1. New protocols have been implemented for the safety of guests and cultural instructors. Classes will be limited to a maximum of 16 guests, tables will be socially distanced, face coverings are required, and ample hand sanitizers will be available. Each guest will be provided with their own lei making kit, which includes a basket of fresh and fragrant flowers, needle, thread, and scissors.

Royal Hawaiian Center shares its heritage and the Hawaiian culture through its suite of complimentary cultural lessons, which includes adult and hula classes, ‘ukulele playing, lauhala weaving, Hawaiian quilt making, and more. The Center’s cultural program also features live entertainment and special celebrations, such as Lunar New Year, Hawaiian Language Month, International Children’s Day, and the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival.

Other classes and special events will be incorporated back into the schedule as government guidelines allow. For the latest updates, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com/events.

About Royal Hawaiian Center

Royal Hawaiian Center is the premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural destination in Waikīkī, comprised of 90 shops and restaurants over three city-blocks of world-renowned Kalākaua Avenue. The Center stands proudly upon historic land known as Helumoa, once home to Hawaiian royalty.

OWNERSHIP: Royal Hawaiian Center is owned by RHC Property Holdings LLC and managed by The Festival Companies.

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Sam Shenkus
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