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Island-style fun as seen
through the camera’s eye

Japan on parade

The annual Matsuri celebration
quickens the pulse of Waikiki


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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM
The 24th annual Pan Pacific Matsuri in Hawaii Parade brought a splash of Japanese culture to Waikiki yesterday. Above, a clown offered an origami crane to newlywed Geraldine Goode, of Dublin, Ireland, as he and his troupe of merrymakers headed down Kalakaua Avenue.



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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM
Also joining yesterday's procession was a flying dragon from Ryujin Densetsu, of Japan.



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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM
Hand-held gongs and drums announced the procession of dancers from Takayama and Okuhida, who were elaborately adorned with feather headdresses.





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