Honolulu Pride Month Opens in Waikiki Honoring Kapaemahu Healers
Honolulu Pride Month began Sunday morning by honoring Native Hawaiian culture and history in Waikīkī.
The day started with a traditional sunrise chant and prayer at the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu, honoring the four legendary māhū healers connected to the sacred site.
Pride Month events run from Oct. 14-18, including the Honolulu Pride Parade by the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation on Oct. 17.
Watch the full parade broadcast on HawaiiNewsNow, and learn more about the original moʻolelo of Kapaemahu by visiting queerhistoriesofhawaii.org.
There’s a tree in Honolulu that symbolizes hope and strength: Where to find it
In a heartwarming event, the City and County of Honolulu marked the beginning of Honolulu Pride Month by raising the pride flag and dedicating a very special tree. The 2024 was the fourth time the city hosted such an event; and the crowd continues to grow each year.
The highlight of the day was the dedication of a new plaque gifted to the City by Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi for the Wilhelmina Tenney Rainbow Shower Tree. This beautiful tree, which has has been the official tree of Honolulu since 1963, is now also the Official Pride Tree and a symbol visibility and inclusion for the LGBTQ+Māhū community.