We’re thrilled to share a beautiful new video of the 2025 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii.
If you haven’t yet, we invite you to read a deeply reflective article on our website, co-written by Amy Meuers and Jane Walker — two long-time supporters of peacebuilding through their work. Amy is CEO of the National Youth Leadership Council, and Jane is Director of Student Services at George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. Their thoughtful perspectives illuminate the lasting meaning of the Lantern Floating Ceremony and the values it inspires. You can read the article “Between Fire and Water: A Path to Peace” here.
In this video, our videographer Bill Paris of Crew Hawaii Television captures the deeply personal reflections of Amy and Jane as they release their lanterns, along with the dedication and care of the production team, represented by Kathy Muneno and Keli‘i Grace.
The film reflects the enduring impact of the ceremony — its beauty in the moment and the values it carries long after the lanterns have floated away. We also go behind the scenes with Kathy and Keli‘i to explore what it takes to bring this extraordinary event to life and why it resonates so deeply with them.
Whether you’ve attended the ceremony before or are experiencing it for the first time through this film, we hope it offers a chance to reflect, connect, and feel the dedication and love that make the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii so special.
Enjoy the video by clicking the link here and experience the beauty and meaning of the Lantern Floating Ceremony for yourself.