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Healing ceremony held for Maui wildfire victims at Thomas Square

A healing ceremony was held for Maui wildfire victims on Friday at Thomas Square.

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Wilder Paikai motioned along while prayer was offered for the spiritual healing of the victims of the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires on Friday at Thomas Square.
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Kumu Pualeilani Kamahoahoa offered dance and prayer during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Practitioner Makaio Villanueva, left, presented an offering to Kahu Ahu Imaikalani Winchester during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Cultural practitioners Makaio Villanueva, left, and Nani Peterson offered prayer at the stone altar or ahu during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Cultural practitioners Makaio Villanueva, left, and Nani Peterson offered prayer at the stone altar or ahu during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Hands we clasped and raised after singing "Hawaii Aloha" at the conclusion of ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Cultural practitioners Makaio Villanueva, left, Nani Peterson, Kumu Brad Lum and Joy Lynn ‘Alohilani Barredo Alegarbes offered prayer during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Cultural practitioners Makaio Villanueva, left, Nani Peterson, Kumu Brad Lum and Joy Lynn ‘Alohilani Barredo Alegarbes offered prayer during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Some 200 people were in attendance at Thomas Square on Friday.
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Some 200 people were in attendance at Thomas Square on Friday.
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Victoria Holt-Takamine offered up prayer during ceremonies at Thomas Square.
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Joy Lynn ‘Alohilani Barredo Alegarbes, left, presented an offering to Kahu Ahu Imaikalani Winchester.
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Kahu Ahu Imaikalani Winchester placed an offering on a stone altar or ahu at Thomas Square.
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Kumu Pualeilani Kamahoahoa offered dance and prayer at Thomas Square.