Kailua-Kona in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
The Lei Makers
Lark Grey Dimond-Crates
| | Bronze, 1997 | |
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 25, 2010
1. The Lei Makers Marker
In Hawai'i, the lei, a garland of flowers, coveys respect, love, friendship, and continuity of life. It may be created from a wide variety of local flora and is offered on many occasions calling for a special token. The giving of leis as a floral tribute symbolizes the way in which Hawai'i welcomes visitors and bids them safe journeys home. These lei makers are surrounded by bas-reliefs depicting the cultural and physical features of the various districts of the island of Hawai'i.
Lark Grey Diamond-Crates was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1953 and has lived in the islands since 1984. She has had a continuing interest in the cultural traditions of Hawai'i as embodied in the contributions of island women.
Erected 1997 by State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Art in Public Places; State of Hawai'i Department of Accounting and General Services.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Asian Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 19° 44.227′ N, 156° 2.481′ W. Marker is in Kailua-Kona,
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Regionally, this marker is on the Kona Coast and in the Volcanic Hawaii. Globally, it is in North America, Polynesia, the Pacific Ocean, North Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hula Kahiko (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Discovering Kaloko-Honokohau (approx. 4.2 miles away); A Sanctuary for Humpback Whales (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ala Mauka Makai (approx. 4.2 miles away); Honokohau Settlement (approx. 4.9 miles away); Ala Loa (approx. 6.6 miles away); Waiulu Kīpuka (approx. 6.7 miles away); a different marker also named Waiulu Kīpuka (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kailua-Kona.
Additional keywords. Pacific Islander Culture
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 25, 2010
2. The Lei Makers Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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