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The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s
20th ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S ‘OHANA FESTIVAL
As part of its New Year’s tradition, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) will ring in 2013 with its annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival. This fun-filled event will feature food, crafts, entertainment and cultural demonstrations of the people who make up this island state. This year the festival will feature 17 food vendors including favorites such as okonomiyaki, KC Waffle Dogs, grilled mochi, shave ice, and andagi to name a few. There will also be nearly 30 craft vendors, games and crafts for children, kimono dressing, and mochi pounding demonstrations. There will be a packed schedule of entertainment on two stages including special performances by Jaymie Lei Melket, Jon Yamasato, Ban Daisuke and Kikaida & Friends! The New Year's ‘Ohana Festival will be a great way for the community to come together and celebrate the Year of the Snake in 2013! You won’t want to miss this annual tradition as we mark 20 years of ringing in the New Year and celebrating Hawai‘i’s cultural diversity.
- Location of the event: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and Mō‘ili‘ili Field
- Date and Time: Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Entry Fee: Free admission into the festival. There are fees for certain activities. Free shuttle service is available from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa parking structure on Dole Street. Parking at UH will be free until 1:00 pm.
- Public contact information: Phone: (808) 945-7633, Email: info@jcch.com Fax: (808) 944-1123. Website: www.jcch.com
- Name of sponsoring organization: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, a non-profit organization, strives to strengthen our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Founded on May 28, 1987, the Center celebrated its 25thanniversary in 2012. The Cultural Center has nearly 5,000 members and annually connects to more than 50,000 residents and visitors through its programs and events. The Cultural Center features a historical museum, an exhibition gallery, library/archive center, the Kenshikan martial arts dōjō, the Seikōan Japanese teahouse, and a Gift Shop. For more information call (808) 945-7633
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