The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos
First photo: Even the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen is masked for a group photo Saturday at Kwock Hing Society Building in Keokea. The Year of the Ox was celebrated at the building, which dates back to 1907, as part of a sandalwood tree planting project by the Rotary Club of Maui. Dr. Sun, known as the Father of the Republic of China, lived in the area while organizing the overthrow of the Manchu regime that ruled China. Following his side’s victory, he was elected the Republic’s first president in 1912.
Second photo: A string of 10,000 firecrackers burns Saturday during the Chinese New Year event at the Kwock Hing Society Building.