On June 11 each year (King Kamehameha I Day, a state holiday — reportedly Kamehameha's birthday), dozens of leis are draped around the neck and outstretched arms of this bronze likeness of the man who united the Hawaiian Islands under one rule, circa 1810. On June 11 each year (King Kamehameha I Day, a state holiday — reportedly Kamehameha's birthday), dozens of leis are draped around the neck and outstretched arms of this bronze likeness of the man who united the Hawaiian Islands under one rule, circa 1810. 
Every year, thousands flock to Ala Moana Beach to honor lost loved ones at the Memorial Day Lantern Floating and Ceremony. The event creates a stunning spectacle. Additional Stories
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