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The Projector: Hawaii Welcomes World Conservation Congress

The traditions of a beach arrival and hula greet thousands of attendees as the signature environmental event makes its American debut.
By Cory Lum / September 1, 2016
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  • <p>In an event heralding the first morning of the World Conservation Congress, a double-hulled canoe arrived Thursday on Waikiki Beach and was greeted by men in malo — traditional Hawaiian warrior garb — who threw a spear and presented a welcoming gift of a coconut plant.</p>

    In an event heralding the first morning of the World Conservation Congress, a double-hulled canoe arrived Thursday on Waikiki Beach and was greeted by men in malo — traditional Hawaiian warrior garb — who threw a spear and presented a welcoming gift of a coconut plant.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>The canoe was pushed ashore. Due to strong winds from Tropical Storm Madeline, only one vessel sailed in.</p>

    The canoe was pushed ashore. Due to strong winds from Tropical Storm Madeline, only one vessel sailed in.

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  • <p>Welcoming gifts from Pacific Island leaders filled a circle in the sand in a ceremony watched by people who then moved on to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center for a continuation of opening-day events.</p>

    Welcoming gifts from Pacific Island leaders filled a circle in the sand in a ceremony watched by people who then moved on to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center for a continuation of opening-day events.

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  • <p>Inside the arena, some of the 9,100-plus registered attendees gathered for the International Union for Conservation of Nature opening ceremonies.</p>

    Inside the arena, some of the 9,100-plus registered attendees gathered for the International Union for Conservation of Nature opening ceremonies.

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  • <p>World Conservation Congress delegates with front-row seats relaxed before the ceremonies began.</p>

    World Conservation Congress delegates with front-row seats relaxed before the ceremonies began.

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  • <p>Kamana‘opono Crabbe served as master of ceremonies. He is the chief executive officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.</p>

    Kamana‘opono Crabbe served as master of ceremonies. He is the chief executive officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

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  • <p>Crabbe asked audience members to greet the people sitting next to them, and plenty of hugs were shared.</p>

    Crabbe asked audience members to greet the people sitting next to them, and plenty of hugs were shared.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Hula performers provided entertainment. The World Conservation Congress has never before been held in the United States.</p>

    Hula performers provided entertainment. The World Conservation Congress has never before been held in the United States.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>The efforts to bring the World Conservation Congress to Hawaii began eight years ago.</p>

    The efforts to bring the World Conservation Congress to Hawaii began eight years ago.

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  • <p>Created in 1948, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is one of the most well-respected environmental organizations in the world.</p>

    Created in 1948, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is one of the most well-respected environmental organizations in the world.

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  • <p>Members of the Chinese Youth Delegation displayed a banner at the opening ceremonies. The event later shifted to the Hawaii Convention Center, where it will continue through Sept. 10.</p>

    Members of the Chinese Youth Delegation displayed a banner at the opening ceremonies. The event later shifted to the Hawaii Convention Center, where it will continue through Sept. 10.

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