After three years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shinnyo floating lantern ceremony came back strong Monday, setting the waters off Ala Moana Regional Park alight with thousands of flickering memorials.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thousands of people are expected to gather at Ala Moana Regional Park on Memorial Day for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony. It will be the first time the annual tradition returns in person since the COVID-19 pandemic. The stage is nearly set as preparations ramp up for the 25th annual Shinnyo […]
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, designated as a time for remembering and honoring U.S. military personnel who died while in service to the United States Armed Forces.
The Annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony is returning in-person this Memorial Day. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend, and officials are urging everyone to arrive early.