Centennial events
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Advertiser Staff
For a full calendar of centennial events, see the Web site of the Centennial Committee. Here are the major events for January:
Today
- Centennial Memorial unveiling, sculpture by artist Bou-Chan Pak, 1 p.m., Pawa'a Park.
- Parade, Fort DeRussy to Kapi'olani Park, 3-5 p.m.
Tomorrow
- Ceremony, 9 a.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.
- Banquet, with keynote address by Washington state Sen. Paull Shin, entertainment featuring Brooke Lee, emcee; 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8:15 p.m. show, Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Tickets: $125. 864-9812.
Tomorrow and Wednesday
- "Arirang: The Korean-American Journey," centennial documentary premiere, broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Monday, KHET; screening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Doris Duke at the Academy. 956-7041.
Tuesday
- Korean Broadcasting System Open Concert, featuring Christopher Cross and stars from South Korea and Hawai'i, Waikiki Shell, 6:30 p.m. Tickets were free, but all were given out through retail distributors.
- Korean Cultural Center of Hawai'i opening, 10 a.m., 2736 Rooke Ave.
Wednesday
- "Explore Korea: A Visit to Grandfather's House," a children's exhibit, at the Education Gallery,Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8702.
Saturday
- Second Annual Korean Festival, with food, entertainment, cultural exhibits, products for sale, games; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. Volunteers: Contact organizers (andrelee@hawaii.rr.com or 393-2156).
Jan. 19
- Centennial Banquet in Hilo, 5:30 p.m. Nanimau Garden. Tickets: $100. Call: (808) 933-8809.
Jan. 25-March 16
- "Century of the Tiger," centennial exhibit, Bishop Museum; opening reception 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24. 848-4148.
Jan. 25
- "Pojagi," a concert of Korean and Korean-American performing artists, 7:30 p.m. University of Hawai'i at Hilo Theatre. (808) 974-7421.
