Kumu hula Chinky Mahoe, facing the camera, hugs Victoria Takamine
Below, as the vigil ends, participants join hands and sing
as Olana Ai looks on at the Capitol yesterday. Bills that would restrict
native Hawaiian access to practice ceremonies on private land
were killed yesterday, and opponents of the bill celebrated
as they wrapped up a 24-hour vigil.
"Hawaii Aloha" in the Capitol courtyard.