A year-long celebration will mark a century of Korean immigration to Hawai'i. Above, the Korean Senior City College dancers perform the fan dance at Kapi'olani Park.
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JAN. 13
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, Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8:15 p.m. show. Tickets: $125. 864-9812.
JAN. 13-15
"Arirang: The Korean-American Journey," centennial documentary premiere, broadcast at 8 p.m. today, KHET; public screening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Doris Duke at the Academy of Arts. 956-7041.
JAN.14
Korean Broadcasting System Open Concert, featuring Christopher Cross and stars from South Korea and Hawai'i, Waikiki Shell, 6:30 p.m. Free tickets all given out through retail distributors.
Korean Cultural Center of Hawai'i opening, 10 a.m., 2736 Rooke Ave.
JAN. 15
"Explore Korea: A Visit to Grandfather's House," children's exhibit, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Education Gallery. 532-8702.
JAN. 18
Second Annual Korean Festival (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.
FEB. 1
"Pojagi," a concert of Korean and Korean-American performing artists, 7:30 p.m. Mamiya Theatre. 956-7041.
FEB. 3-5
Christian Revival Rally, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 3 and 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 4-5, Neal Blaisdell Center Arena. 947-0191.
FEB. 14-23
"Dance Korea: A Celebration of Korean Immigration," performances by students at UH-Manoa and the Korea National University of the Arts, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2 p.m. Feb. 16 and 23. 956-7655.
MARCH 5-9
Centennial Goodwill Taekwondo Championship, NBC Arena. 377-5040.
MAY 15-17
Buddhist Convention, Muryangsa Temple (details to be announced).
MAY 16-29
Korean American Children's Art Exhibit, Academy Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts (opening reception 5:30 p.m. May 15). 922-8998.
MAY 17
Samsung Dance Troupe with Jae-Man Jung, 6 p.m., NBC Concert Hall. 372-7772.
MAY 31
Pop concert featuring Korean singers, 7 p.m., Waikiki Shell. 597-8212.
JUNE 30-JULY 31
Exhibits, Honolulu Hale: "Life to Death" (photos), June 30iJuly 19; paper crafts, July 14i31.
SEPT. 3
Korean Sports Festival, 9 a.m., Kapi'olani Park. 223-0002.
SEPT. 5-26
Korean American Children's Art Exhibit, Wailoa Center, Hilo). (808) 933-0416, or wailoa@yahoo.com.
SEPT. 14-FEB. 1, 2004
"Crossings 2003," a touring Korean modern art exhibit (official opening Sept. 14, Honolulu Hale). Other venues include: The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu Academy of Arts, UH Art Gallery, East-West Center Gallery, Windward Community College 'Iolani Gallery, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Maui.
DEC. 20
Centennial Christian Parade, 7 p.m., Ala Moana to Kapi'olani Park.