WHEN SAND GETS
IN YOUR EYES
Nikki Lum, 1 1/2, ran to her mom, Erin, and covered her face yesterday as the wind blew sand around at Ala Moana Beach. The family took advantage of the sunny weather and holiday to go to the beach.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Taiko drummers kick off a
three-day festival honoring
U.S.-Japanese relations
Taiko drummers performed last night during the Pan-Pacific Hoolaulea held along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. Festivities continue today with the King Kamehameha Floral Parade, which will wind its way from Iolani Palace to Kapiolani Park from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Events wrap up tomorrow with the Pan-Pacific Matsuri Parade, featuring elaborate floats that will make their way from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park from 5 to 7 p.m. The three-day festival commemorates the 150th anniversary of U.S.-Japanese relations and features as many as 4,000 musicians, dancers and artists from Japan.
HONORING KAMEHAMEHA I
Flowers and dancing help mark
the legacy of Hawaii's first king
Pa'u Queen Roxie Kekauilani Mokunui Balles, left, and her court made their offering of 28 feet of maile leis to drape over the statue of King Kamehameha I during ceremonies yesterday afternoon.
Dancers from Halau Hula Olana entertained as Honolulu firefighters decorated the statue in honor of the holiday. The leis were created at the site by volunteers.
DIAMOND CLIMBERS
Visitors took in the western view of Waikiki and beyond yesterday after hiking up to the summit of Diamond Head crater. Known as Le'ahi by the ancient Hawaiians, who named it after the distinctive profile of the ahi fish, Diamond Head received its current name from early Western explorers who mistook the shining calcite crystal deposits for diamonds. The state park is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visitors interested in hiking to the summit should be prepared for a 0.8-mile hike that climbs 560 feet. For more information, call the Department of Land and Natural Resources at 587-0300.
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