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Pearl City District Park Pool reopens after years of repairs

City officials held a blessing for the grand reopening of the Pearl City District Park Pool after being closed for nearly five years.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

June 8, 2023

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Kahu Brutus La Benz blows a conch shell, known as a pu, at a ceremony held at the Pearl City District Park Pool for its reopening on Thursday.
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Aaron Saito swims the butterfly in the new pool.
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Honolulu Parks & Recreation spokesman Nathan Serota introduces Honolulu City Council member Val Okimoto at the ceremony.
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Kahu Brutus La Benz performed Thursday's blessing.
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A ceremony was held at the Pearl City District Park Pool for its reopening on Thursday.
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Kahu Brutus La Benz recites an oli, or chant, at the ceremony.
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Speaking at Thursday's ceremony was Honolulu City Council member Val Okimoto.

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