Thousands gathered Thursday at Hanakaoo Beach Park in remembrance of the Aug. 8 fires to honor the lives lost in Lahaina.
Hokule鈥榓 and Mo鈥榦kiha O Pi鈥榠lani, Maui鈥檚 voyaging canoe, were on hand for the occasion. A third sailing canoe, Mo鈥榦lelo, burned in the fire.
Families gathered on the beach for live music and activities celebrating Lahaina. Volunteers offered a listening ear for attendees who wanted to talk. Guests brought fresh fruit and cheered as the event was underway.
The paddle out was one of several events planned by Maui County around the one-year anniversary of the fire.
Watch more videos from Civil Beat
About the Author
-
Courtney Teague is the Director of Audience at Civil Beat and editor of the Morning Beat newsletter. Drop her a line at cteague@civilbeat.org.