The Hawaiian "feast of tears" is the meal shared by mourners the evening of the death symbolizing the salt of the Pacific and the bitter tears of sadness.

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The "feast of tears" is not a recognized Hawaiian mourning tradition. Hawaiian mourning traditions include the 'aha'aina ho'omana'o (remembrance feast) and the practice of ho'oponopono, among others, but not a "feast of tears" as described.

The Hawaiian "Feast of Tears" Is the Meal Shared by Mourners