Laie, Hawaii

To celebrate the rededication of the Laie Hawaii Temple, more than 2,000 youth gathered in November to present a program titled "The Gathering Place." At the beginning of the event, the youth stood shoulder to shoulder in the Cannon Activity Center of the BYU–Hawaii Campus as they heard President Thomas S. Monson speak.

"Today will be a night you will never forget," he said.

The participants danced, sang, and presented a visual display of island history and culture. It also celebrated Laie, Hawaii, as a "gathering place" for early Church members and others.

"It was the most amazing thing," said Briana Garrido, 15, of Wahiawa, Hawaii. "I have never been so thankful."

This story includes material from the Church News.

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