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May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i.

May Day (May 1st to celebrate spring) holds a special significance in the Land of Aloha. Because May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i! A holiday to honor the tradition of sharing or giving a lei was the brainchild of poet Don Blanding, known as the “Poet Laureate of Hawai‘i.” In 1927 he came up with … Continue reading May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i. →

Lou Armagno 2022, Places 8 Comments May 1, 2022April 28, 2022 2 Minutes

Sunday Aphorism (just for fun) May 15th

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SLEUTHING OUT CHARLIE CHAN! An interview with author Yunte Huang & guest Frank Chin (WBUR 90.9, Aug 27, 2010, host Tom Ashbrook, 47 mins)

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