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Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Ha- wai‘i was founded in
Russell Lau
1911 with the purpose to help merchants in Chinatown and provide assistance to the im- migrant population. Today, its scope has grown. It is now a leading voice for Chinatown, as well as the Chinese commu- nity throughout the state.
The chamber has many events throughout the year that support that mission. Among them are the Choy Cheng, Chinese New Year Celebra- tion and Narcissus Festival, which was founded in 1949 to preserve and showcase Chi- nese art and culture.
“Efforts to clean the graffi- ti throughout Chinatown are already underway, including on parking meters, mailbox- es, utility boxes and more,” Lau states.
tors, are all reasons why this initiative is important to the chamber.
Russell Lau has been with the chamber since 2014 and has been serving as president since June 1.
“I would like to encour- age contestants to run for the CCCH’s 72nd Narcissus Pageant.”
The cleanup is important because it helps to reinforce what makes Chinatown the special place that it is.
Those interested in vol- unteering should register by emailing info@chinesecham- ber.com (write Chinatown Cleanup in the subject line and include your name and the number of people who will be participating with you).
“The Chinese Chamber’s mission is to promote business and economic development, to preserve our rich cultural heritage and to encourage civic responsibility, primarily
The deadline to apply is Aug. 15. Visit chinesecham- ber.com/narcissus-pag- eant-contestants for details.
“In 1973, Honolulu’s Chi- natown was listed in the Na- tional Register of Historic Places as a historic district,” Lau explains.
through education and out- reach,” states Lau.
town, slated for 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug 14.
The chamber is also coor- dinating a cleanup of China-
Its historical significance to Hawai‘i, as well as keeping it a safe and secure place for its residents, merchants and visi-
For more information visit chinesechamber.com.
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