COLORFUL GUARDIAN: This dragon statue stands guard at Kukui Tower, on the corner of North Kukui Street and Nuuanu Avenue. The statue is a symbol of the community's effort to reclaim their neighborhood, and it will be dedicated in a blessing ceremony today.
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