APEC 2011 Hawaii — Occupy Honolulu — Day 4
Occupy Honolulu continues to camp at Thomas Square Park.
At the encampment, food, water and shelter is no issue as most of the supplies are donated.
“It’s awesome,” said Garry Emard, a 23-year-old anthropology student at Hawaii Pacific University. “I’m moved by people who have shown their support … people who don’t have time, who are busy with their family and kids are trying show their support by donating and people supporting us by honking.”
There’s enough food and water for everyone. There are plenty of books to read, which the protesters call a “library.” They gather in a group and make music. There’s recycling and compost to manage the waste.
“Living conditions are great, except that we have to tear down everything and move our stuff to the sidewalk after 10,” Emard said.
There’s no specific time when the protesters will give up their encampment.
“I will stay here until the change is made,” Emard said, “but I don’t know how long will it be.”
Occupy APEC is planning a rally at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Princess Kaiulani Park in Waikiki to “protest APEC and globalization in our neighborhood.”
