Alexa Conching, 18, shared a laugh as she made a lai, or ti leaf, lei yesterday at the Waikiki Beach Walk on Lewers Street as part of "On the Lanai," a series of educational and cultural workshops.

Free ukulele, hula dancing or lei-making lessons will be held for the next two weeks, with one course daily from 10 to 11 a.m. as well as live entertainment in the evening. For more information, call Mana Hawaii at 923-2220. At right, Jacob Pamatigan, 12, played the mele "Henehene Kou Aka."

Ada Conching was reflected in a mirror on a vendor's table.