Coconut Island or Moku Ola is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo. It is a small park connected to the main island via a footbridge. The name Mokuola translates as "healing island" or "island of life". It was the site of an ancient temple dedicated to healing. (Source: Wikipedia)
Palms are among the best known and most extensively cultivated plan families. Most of the species are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates.
The photos below were taken in Hawaii.
Sunflowers are well-known for being a happy flower and the perfect bloom for a summer flower. They symbolize loyalty and adoration.
Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. It is widely observed in Mexico and in other places by people of Mexican heritage. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased using calaveras and marigold flowers known as cempazúchitl, building home altars called ofrendas with the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these items as gifts for the deceased. (Source: Wikipedia)
One of the 2022 Bay Area celebration was at School of Arts and Culture located at the Mexican Heritage Plaza with about 100 Aztec dancers.
