A tree planting ceremony was held on Maui on Saturday to honor the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
On Saturday, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa along with some of the survivors from Japan gathered at Pepaniwai Park in Iao Valley to take part in the ceremonial tree planting.
The mayor planted a Japanese pine tree or "matsu" which is a symbol of long life and perseverance.
This particular plant was also selected after about 70,000 matsu trees were swept away by the tsunami in the Iwate Prefecture, leaving just a single tree behind.
See the original article at: KHON2 Developing Stories
