: Certain types of leis can be dried or pressed in a book to remain intact for a lifetime as a souvenir [29]. The "3" Protocols (The 3/3/3 Rule & More)
: Significant statues, such as that of King Kamehameha, are often adorned with massive 30-foot strands of lei during annual draping ceremonies to celebrate cultural history [34]. INTACT - 3 lei
: A lei should be accepted and worn draped over the shoulders [6]. Removing a lei in front of the giver is seen as cutting the bond or rejecting their aloha [11]. : Certain types of leis can be dried
: Often applied to new experiences (like rescue animals or major life changes), this suggests 3 days for decompression, 3 weeks for learning routines, and 3 months for feeling completely "at home" in a new environment [10]. Removing a lei in front of the giver
When a lei can no longer be kept intact, it should never be thrown in the trash. The proper "story" ends by :
or burn the organic materials to return them to the land [14, 20].