Japanese Floating Lanterns

Sometimes the most exciting part of living out here is experiencing all sorts of new cultural events. On Monday evening we went down to Ala Moana Park to see the Japanese Floating Lantern Festival. The lanterns are traditionally sent off to respect the spirits of lost family members. This ceremony was combined with our Memorial Day and thousands of people were there.

The picture doesn't do it justice but it was a beautiful sight to see the lanterns floating in the ocean while the taiko drums played in the background.