HONOLULU (KHON2) — Bishop Museum hosted a ceremony honoring the return of cultural stones to the Mariana Islands on Aug. 9.
Traditional offerings of natural materials, a lei presentation and blessings took place on the gallery lawns of Bishop Museum.
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“This is not an exchange of artifacts. This is an exchange of respect. So with love, we say, please accept and return these cultural items which are yours to your home,” said Gov. Josh Green.
The Latte Stones displayed outside Hawaiian Hall are included among the items returned to the Mariana Islands…