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Lantern-floating ceremony sends memories to sea

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Mady Chapman, 7, swam Monday among thousands of floating lanterns during the Shinnyo-en Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park.

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Shinso Ito, leader of the Shinnyo-en Buddhist denomination, was joined by the Rev. Anke Flohr, left, Pacific Health Ministry executive director; Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell; Alvin Katahara, state director of external affairs, representing Gov. David Ige; and Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn, U.S. Army Pacific deputy chief of staff of operations, plans and exercises, in illuminating the Light of Harmony.

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The Honolulu skyline loomed over the annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony.

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People prepared to float their lanterns Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park.

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Jocelyn Tan carried a lantern to float to honor her father, Jose Tan, and her son, Kyle Lu.

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People approached the water to float their lanterns.

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A lantern floated with an image of the late U.S. Rep. K. Mark Takai.

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Sisto Domingo held onto a lantern with a photo of his mother, Carmelita Domingo, before setting it afloat at the annual Lantern Floating Hawaii. About 50,000 people gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park for the annual event, and more than 7,000 lanterns were set afloat.

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Sisto Domingo held onto a lantern with a photo of his mother, Carmelita Domingo, before setting it afloat at the annual Lantern Floating Hawaii. About 50,000 people gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park for the annual event, and more than 7,000 lanterns were set afloat.