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15-05-2025
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New changes coming to Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii Ceremony is less than two weeks away. The annual event, typically held on Memorial Day, will be held at Ala Moana Beach Park. The ceremony is free and open to the general public, with a goal to bring together communities from around the world in honor of fallen service members and loved ones. Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii makes annual return According to Clayton Taniyama, Shinnyo-en Hawaii staff, 6,000 candle-lit lanterns bearing remembrances, prayers and affirmations to perpetuate the goodness of those being remembered are set afloat at sunset by ceremony volunteers and the general public. Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai'i hopes to connect the community by offering a space, physical and emotional, for residents and visitors to experience a sense of comfort, connection, hope and can be made online through May 25 at 11:59 p.m. Taniyama said families and groups interested in floating an individual lantern during the ceremony will be able to pick up a complimentary lantern at Ala Moana Beach on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Lanterns will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lantern Request Tent from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or when all lanterns are distributed. Taniyama said this year, they will have a dedicated line for military personnel to recognize the sacrifices and service of our armed forces while providing a meaningful way for them to participate in this cherished event. Participants will just need to show a valid military ID. Check out more news from around Hawaii KHON2 and KHII will broadcast the ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. on Memorial Day. It can also be streamed on KHON2+ and the KHON2 YouTube channel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Send your remembrances for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Planning on participating in this year's Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony? Submissions for online remembrances are now open. The public can submit online remembrances through April 30 on Lantern Floating Hawai'i's website. Lantern construction begins for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi Volunteers will hand-transcribe the messages and place them on lanterns that will be set afloat at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday, May 26. Remembrances submitted between April 30 and May 25 will be 'printed out and affixed to Collective Remembrance Lanterns.' Over the years, we have received remembrances, prayers, and affirmations from all over the world. While Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai'i physically takes place in Honolulu, it aims to unite our global community in generating hope and expressing a shared commitment to building a brighter future. Rev. Craig Yamamoto, community relations liaison of Shinnyo-en HawaiiLanterns will also be available on the day of the ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis. A total of 6,000 lanterns will be set afloat. This year's theme for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai'i is 'Many Rivers, One Ocean' to honor fallen service members and loved ones. Following the ceremony, the lanterns will be collected and refurbished for next year. Check out more news from around Hawaii KHON2 and KHII will broadcast the ceremony starting at 6:30pm on Memorial Day. It can also be streamed on KHON2+ and the KHON2 YouTube channel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-04-2025
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Lantern construction begins for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) — We're less than two months away from the 27th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi. Be behind the scenes for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi Shinnyo-en Hawaiʻi and dozens of volunteers gathered at Griffith St. House on Beretania Street to begin constructing lanterns for the ceremony. 'Our volunteers are essential to ensuring this tradition continues, and we deeply appreciate the time and energy they give to support this meaningful event,' said Rev. Craig Yamamoto, Shinnyo-en Hawaii Community Relations Liaison. Mike Armstrong, from Kalihi, and his wife have been volunteering for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii since 2016. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news 'We do it just to show our stake in the community, but to also remember our loved ones that have passed, whether it's family or friends,' Armstrong explained. 'It's just a nice way to break away from everyday life and it's very quick place. To slow it down and remember where you come from, it's very special.' It's the first step to making sure all 6,000 candle-lit lanterns are set afloat from the canoes during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26. Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi will be held at Ala Moana Beach Park with the theme 'Many Rivers, One Ocean' to honor fallen service members and loved ones. Check out more news from around Hawaii The ceremony will also be broadcast live on KHON2 and KHII from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii makes annual return
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thousands of lanterns are expected to fill Ala Moana Beach once again as the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii makes its annual return. The event will celebrate its 27th year at Ala Moana on Memorial Day with the theme 'Many Rivers, One Ocean' to honor fallen service members and loved ones. How, where to see total lunar eclipse tonight on each Hawaiʻi island 'The ceremony is the largest Memorial Day event in the U.S. and hopes to connect the community by offering a space, physical and emotional, for residents and visitors to experience a sense of comfort, connection and healing.' Rev. Craig Yamamoto, community relations liaison of Shinnyo-en Hawaii, said the event invites everyone of every background to unite in a shared spirit of gratitude, reflection and hope. 'We are honored to continue this meaningful tradition, fostering connection where renewal and unity embrace all,' Rev. Yamamoto added. Check out more news from around Hawaii Officials said a total of 6,000 lanterns will light up the waters with individual lanterns available on a first-come, first-serve basis the day of. The candle-lit lanterns will bear remembrances, prayers and affirmations for those being remembered and will be released at sunset on Monday, May 26. Following the ceremony, the lanterns will be collected and refurbished for next year's event. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, visit Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii's make it? The ceremony will be broadcast on KHON2 and KHII with more details to come. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
