Lantern Floating Festival

Over 1600 lanterns are dedicated by anyone who comes by early enough that day, by writing a personal message to a loved one who passed away or for prayers or wishes of peace or whatever you really want. Some people were very emotional with their lanterns. They had an a Taiko drum performance that was made up from people all over the world. Also a Japanese choir and several other groups performed. Thousands of people were there along with the governor of Hawaii, Mayor of Honolulu and congressmen so it was a huge event for Hawaiians. Anyways I went out into the water to catch these videos.

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• Hawaii
• Honolulu
• Lantern
• Floating
• Festival
• Memorial
• Day
• culture
• Ala
• Mona
• Park
• Japanese
• Shomyo
• Choir
• Taiko
• drums