“The moment of a lei being placed over your head is like entering a portal, everything that went into making this lei ... it’s a powerful thing.”
Victory became even sweeter for the Penrith Panthers after Sunday’s NRL Grand Final, as the winning players were draped in colourful candy leis to mark the western Sydney team’s third consecutive premiership win.
Speaking after the game, Leniu told Channel Nine the lei was a meaningful piece of their Samoan-Polynesian culture – a symbol of their loved ones’ appreciation, support and pride. In Pacific countries such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, neck garlands usually act as a symbol of welcome and respect. According to Ane Tonga, a New Zealand artist and curator, they can alsoThere are various types of lei, all of which go by different names depending on the Pacific region and the types of materials used. This includes thelei, which is usually made with wild hibiscus fibres and colourful scented flower petals.
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