Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi

Held annually on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach, this ceremony serves as a space for gratitude and prayers directed toward the spirits and forms of life that have supported human existence since the beginning of time. While the event is rooted in the tradition of placing candle-lit lanterns on the water, the program also takes place online, allowing for broader participation in the remembrance. It functions as a singular, reflective occasion where the physical act of launching lanterns coincides with a collective, quiet intention.