Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele return to Honolulu Hale
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City crews work to place Shaka Santa in front of Honolulu Hale ahead of the 37th annual Honolulu City Lights. The Santa sculpture has been a staple since 1989. Created in 1994, Tutu Mele received a makeover in 1998, adopting the new moniker and replacing her traditional North Pole attire with her muumuu, complete with kukui nut lei and traditional Hawaiian bracelet.
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Tutu Mele is seen lying on a flatbed prior to being placed in front of Honolulu Hale.
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City crews work to place Shaka Santa in front of Honolulu Hale on Tuesday.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, left, looks at the newly placed 21-foot Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele display.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, left, walks in front of the newly placed 21-foot Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele display.
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Tutu Mele is hoisted and readied for display next to Shaka Santa.
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Tutu Mele is hoisted and readied for display next to Shaka Santa.
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Shaka Santa is seen suspended prior to being placed in front of Honolulu Hale.
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City crews work to place Shaka Santa in front of Honolulu Hale.
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City crews work to place Shaka Santa in front of Honolulu Hale.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, left, looks at the newly placed 21-foot Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele.
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Tutu Mele is hoisted and readied for display next to Shaka Santa.
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Tutu Mele is hoisted and readied for display next to Shaka Santa.
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The 21-foot Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele display is seen on Tuesday.
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The 21-foot Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele display is seen on Tuesday.
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Various Christmas ornamental displays are readied for the 37th annual Honolulu City Lights.
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