Hope with luminaries

On Memorial Day, thousands of floating luminaries were released in the Ala Moana Beach in Hawaii. The ceremony is called Toro Nagashi and is held on every Memorial Day to honor our National heroes. This ceremony takes place in Japan as well at the end of the O-Ban. The Japanese families welcome the souls of their ancestors during this celebration and float luminaries on the river and the sea to illuminate the way for the spirits as they leave.

Floating candles in the Ala Moana Beach during the Memorial Day in Hawaii.

Toro Nagashi’s ceremony in Japan.

Candles, Photophores , Luminaries and lanterns will always give a warm touch to our lives, raise us and give us HOPE.

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