Pics: Lantern Floating Hawaii 2012

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An estimated 40,000 people gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park for yesterday’s lantern floating. 

Civil Beat’s Entertainment blog reports:

The 14th Annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, with a theme of “Many Rivers, One Ocean,” was held on Monday, Memorial Day, at Magic Island and the shores of Ala Moana Beach Park. An estimated 40,000 people from all over the world gathered for the beautiful night of solemn reflection and remembrance for lost loved ones.

— Nonstop Honolulu

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