Closing ceremonies held for Lei Day
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, second from left, the 95th Lei Queen, watches as lei are displayed at the Royal Mausoleum during Lei Day closing ceremonies Tuesday. Lei from the contest exhibit were placed on the graves of Hawaiian alii at Mauna Ala, the Royal Mausoleum, and at Kawaiaha‘o Church.
2/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen, poses for a photo at the Royal Mausoleum. At left is first lei princess Melodie Lynn Leinaʻala Naluaʻi Vega, and at right is lei princess Charlene Kapualani Kauhane Harano.
3/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, the 95th Lei Queen, places a lei at the Royal Mausoleum. The lei was made by Kumu Moki and was the grand prize winner.
4/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen, places a lei at the Royal Mausoleum. At left is first lei princess Melodie Lynn Leinaʻala Naluaʻi Vega, and at right is lei princess Charlene Kapualani Kauhane Harano.
5/17
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Hailima Farden opens up door to the Kalakaua Crypt.
6/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen places a lei at the Royal Mausoleum.
7/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen places a lei at the Royal Mausoleum.
8/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen places a lei at the Royal Mausoleum.
9/17
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Various lei from the contest exhibit were placed on the graves of Hawaii alii at Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal Mausoleum, and at Kawaiahao Church.
10/17
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The Lunalilo Mausoleum at Kawaiahao Church.
11/17
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The Lunalilo Mausoleum at Kawaiahao Church.
12/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen, places a lei at Lunalilo Mausoleum.
13/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, the 95th Lei Queen places a lei at Lunalilo Mausoleum.
14/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, the 95th Lei Queen places a lei at Lunalilo Mausoleum.
15/17
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The plaque at Lunalilo Mausoleum located at Kawaiahao Church.
16/17
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The lei ceremonies ended with a song and a circle.
17/17
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Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoʻano, middle, the 95th Lei Queen, places a lei at the Royal Mausoleum. At left is first lei princess, Melodie Lynn Leinaʻala Naluaʻi Vega, and at right is lei princess, Charlene Kapualani Kauhane Harano.
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