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Makahiki participants present gifts to Lono, the defined guardian of agriculture, rain, health and peace, during the annual Makahiki ceremony. The ceremony, similar to a Thanksgiving celebration was at Hickam Harbor on Saturday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Erin Smith)

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Makahiki

Col. Giovanni Tuck, 15th Airlift Wing commander, presents a gift to Lono, the defined guardian of agriculture, rain, health and peace during the annual Makahiki ceremony. Makahiki participants presented flowers, leis, plants, fruits and agricultural gifts to Lono during the ceremony, similar to a Thanksgiving celebration. The ceremony was Saturday at Hickam Harbor. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Erin Smith)

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Lono, the defined guardian of agriculture, rain, health and peace arrives at Hickam Beach for the annual Makahiki ceremony. The ceremony, similar to a Thanksgiving celebration was at Hickam Harbor on Saturday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Erin Smith)

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Makahiki: Hickam supports ancient Hawaiian ceremony

Published Nov. 19, 2008