International Festival showcases cultures of
the world
Contact: Carl
Hefner, (808) 734-9438 Chair, Social
Sciences
HONOLULU – The Kapi‘olani Community
College 22nd Annual International Festival 2010, “PRIDE”, will be
held March 15 – 18 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A festival showcasing the
cultures of the world, this four-day event highlights the college’s
international education efforts.
The festival features guest artists such as:
Kei Yamaguchi who worked as a make-up artist for film and television, Kazuko
Bansho from Japan who will demonstrate traditional Japanese dyeing techniques to
paint kimonos, Cyril Pahinui known for his love of the Hawaiian slack key
guitar, and the UH
Mānoa
Tahitian Ensemble.
Numerous lectures, panel discussions, art
exhibits, films, performances of dance and music, poetry and literature readings
will take place in the ‘Ohia Cafeteria, Lama Library and other classrooms
around campus. The events include:
- Career Opportunities at
the U.S. Department of State
- International Parade of
Cultures
- Badenyaa: The Pride of
Africa
- Duchicela: Music of the
Peruvian Andes
- Renshi Poetry
- Play The Japan
“Survivor” Game
- Au’s Shaolin Chinese
Lion Dance
- Capoeira
Besouro
- Khanate of the Golden
Horde, Mongolian Camp
- Flamenco Dance of
Spain
- International Films
A memorable event during the festival
will be the opening of a time capsule on March 15. The faculty, staff and
administration of Kapi‘olani Community College buried a time capsule in
2000 containing letters and mementos. The opening of the capsule will reveal
what the college hoped and wished for 10 years ago.
The festival is free and open to the public and
is co-sponsored by the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council and Student Equity,
Excellence and Diversity (SEED). For further information, please contact Carl
Hefner, festival director, at 734-9438
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