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Lei draping ceremony kicks off King Kamehameha Day celebration

The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.

By Craig T. Kojima

June 7, 2024

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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi attends the lei ceremony.
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Gov. Josh Green, right, with first lady Jaime Kanani Ushiroda Green, son Sam, and daughter, Maia.
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Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters, left, with council members Calvin Say, and Matt Weyer.
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Tati Fox chantss during the lei draping ceremony.
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Men of Pauoa and Papakolea drape lei onto the statue.
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Hale O Na Alii O Hawaii members march with lei.
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‘Ahahui Ka’ahumanu members play music durng their presentation.
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Bandmaster Clarke Bright conducts the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Royal Order of Kamehameha members wait for their turn to present lei.
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The men of Pauoa and Papakolea carry long lengths of plumeria during the ceremony.
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The men of Pauoa and Papakolea hoist long lengths of plumeria onto shoulders and arms of the King Kamehameha statue.
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The men of Pauoa and Papakolea carry long lengths of plumeria during the ceremony.
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Halau Mohala ‘Ilima performs during the ceremony.
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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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