Collective Remembrances
About the Ceremony
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi is a ceremony conducted annually on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the water to carry our gratitude and prayers for all spirits and forms of life that have supported our existence since the beginning of time.
Take Part
Whether you’re joining us in person at Ala Moana Beach, or online from anywhere in the world, everyone is welcome to participate in this ceremony of remembrance.
Latest News
Online remembrance submissions open through 5/24
May 8, 2026 Can't make it to Ala Moana Beach on Memorial Day? You can still float a lantern remembrance for a loved one. Submit an online remembrance to us via our submission...
Volunteers featured in Aloha State Daily
May 8, 2026. SLFH volunteers Jacob Kam and his mom Betty Lou Kam were interviewed in an article on Aloha State Daily this week! They did an incredible job capturing...
May 3 & 16: Remembrance Writing at Maui Mall
April 24, 2026 Live on Maui but want to be part of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi? If you’d like to float a lantern remembrance but are unable to attend the event on Oahu,...