On these approaching warm days and nights, remember to take the time to appreciate all the luscious flowers that are in bloom.  Swim in their fragrance all the way to Lei Day and join us in learning more about making beautiful Haku leis.

Celebrate Lei Day & Laka
Hawaiian Goddess of the Forest & Hula

Thursday, May 16th, 2024
Please note ritual time is 11:30am – 2pm
Moon in Virgo, Sun in Taurus

Lafayette locale, directions given upon RSVP
$25 per ritual/$15 first time visit

Laka is the Hawaiian Goddess of the Forest and Hula.  She taught the Hawaiian people to share their stories through mele (singing and chanting) and movement thru Hula/dance.  Even today when a hālau (hula school) is dancing, they make an altar for Laka.  She is a nature Goddess, so plants are very sacred to Her.

Leis are a symbol of Aloha and a circle of love that has no end. A lei po’o, a lei worn on your head, often referred to as a haku lei, is given or worn as a symbol to celebrate life, especially for birthdays, graduations or anniversaries. During our ritual we will be making haku (head) leis together, while enjoying Hawaiian music and our creativeness with all of our sisters.

In keeping with the Spirit of celebration it is also the time that we get to celebrate the birthday of our Kahuna.   There is a familiar Lei Day saying, “Make a lei, wear a lei, give a lei.” It’s the Hawaiian way of life.

For this ritual please bring two bunches of flowers for our Haku Lei making.  Wear your Hawaiian clothes, pareos, something flowery.  For the altar, please bring a candle in a glass novena, that is any color of the rainbow, and any symbols or pictures of Laka.  Please bring Hawaiian food for our Luau/feast!

If you are interested in participating in our ritual please see our participation page.   Mahalo