Love Returned To Earth
by Patrick Witz
Title
Love Returned To Earth
Artist
Patrick Witz
Medium
Photograph - Prints On Paper Or Canvas
Description
A lei represents love, and to throw one away represents throwing away the love of the giver. Lei should never be thrown away casually, or tossed into the trash. Traditionally they should be returned to the place they were gathered, or if that is not possible, they should be returned to the earth by hanging in a tree, burying, or burning. There are many customs and protocols associated with the giving, receiving, wearing, storing, and disposing of lei. Traditionalists give a lei by bowing slightly and raising it above the heart, allowing the recipient to take it, as raising the hands above another's head, or touching the face or head, is considered disrespectful. By tradition, only open lei are given to a pregnant or nursing woman. If due to allergies or other reasons a person cannot wear a lei which has just been given (for instance a musician who would tangle the lei in his or her guitar strap), the lei is displayed in a place of honor, such as the musician's music stand or microphone stand.
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March 8th, 2014
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