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JCCH receives $50,000 donation for Hokulea from Island InsuranceFoundation 
PRESS RELEASE February 28, 2007 JCCH receives $50,000 donation for Hokulea from Island Insurance Foundation HONOLULU-The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH) is pleased to announce a $50,000 donation from the Island Insurance Foundation<br> specifically to benefit Hokule'a's voyage to Japan and Micronesia and to support JCCH's efforts as a Community Partner to the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) for the project. On Saturday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m. Island Insurance Company Ltd. will present the check to the JCCH at the grand opening of its exhibit, Navigating Cultural Connections: Hokule'a's Voyage to Japan. "Island Insurance's generous donation allows the JCCH to lend financial and in-kind support to the Polynesian Voyaging Society for Hokule'a's voyage to Japan," said Judge Riki May Amano (Ret.), JCCH President/Executive Director. "In addition, we are proud to recognize and honor the historical and cultural connections between Hawai'i and Japan in our newest exhibition." The Hokule'a's voyage to Japan celebrates the historic and contemporary cross-cultural connections that were established in 1881 when Hawai'i's first state leader, King David Kalakaua, met with Emperor Meiji of Japan. The JCCH's exhibit, Navigating Cultural Connections: Hokule'a's Voyage to Japan, focus on the eight different Japan prefectures-Ehime, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kanagawa, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Okinawa and Yamaguchi-that the Hokule'a will be visiting because each has historic ties with Hawai'i and/or the United States. The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH), a non-profit organization, strives to share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai'i. Located in Mo'ili'ili, the Center features a Community and Historical Gallery, Resource Center, Kenshikan martial arts dojo, Seikoan Japanese teahouse and Gift Shop. For more information call (808) 945-7633or visit the website at www.jcch.com. #### Shayna Coleon Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Public Relations Director Ph: (808) 945-7633, ext. 27 Back | Current News | FYI |
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