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Illuminating Unity and Serenity: The Lantern Floating Ceremony is a Festival of Lights

Illuminating Unity and Serenity: The Lantern Floating Ceremony is a Festival of Lights

Experience the lantern Ceremony at Honolulu’s Magic Island Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is renowned for its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions. One of the most captivating events held in this tropical paradise is the Lantern Floating Ceremony at Magic Island. This enchanting celebration brings together locals and tourists alike, illuminating the […]

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Ala Moana Beach Park: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

Ala Moana Beach Park: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater frame the Ala Moana Beach Park shoreline as the sunset draws near in Honolulu, HI, Friday, May 15, 2020. (Ronen Zilberman photo HonoluluVibes.com) Ala Moana Beach Park is Honolulu’s version of a mainland beach boardwalk with its sidewalk promenade that borders the length of the shoreline. You’ll find people on […]

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Magic Island’s Lantern Floating Ceremony Illuminates the Sea Each Memorial Day

Magic Island’s Lantern Floating Ceremony Illuminates the Sea Each Memorial Day

I had never actually seen a lantern float before this year. Like the 50,000 other locals present at the festival, I had always wanted to attend the ceremony in person. Although I knew it would be extremely crowded and tough to find parking, I had to go because it was on my bucket list. Walking, […]