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Title, theme • Content manager • URL • Primary audience • Languages
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Introduction.

1. Honolulu's Chinatown
[Dion-Magrit Coschigano].
2. Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.
3. Hawaii Chinese News.
4. Miss Chinatown Hawaii Scholarship Pageant.

5. Chinese Gun Club of Hawaii.
6. The Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture and Arts.
7. Hawaii Dragon Boat Festival.
8. China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce.

9. East-West Qigong International.
10. The Lion Kings.
11. Lion Dance Events.
12. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen — His Hawai‘i Roots.

13. Honolulu's Chinatown
[Juny P. and Nena La Putt].
14. Center for Chinese Studies
[University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa].
15. Gee Yung International Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance Association.
16. Hawaii Chinese Association.

17. Chinese Lutheran Church of Honolulu.
18. Oo Syak Gee Lu Society.
19. Sun Yat-sen Foundation for Peace & Education.
20. Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association

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Introduction. The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago in the center of the Pacific. There is no geological link to "mainland" North America, including to the continental United States. Chinese began migrating to Hawai‘i before the U.S.-supported overthrow of the constitutional Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. At the time, some Chinese held dual citizenship in China and the Kingdom of Hawaii.

For an early illustrated report on Chinese immigrants in Hawai‘i, read F. S. Rhodes' article "The Chinese in Hawaii," Overland Monthly and Out West Magazine, 2nd series, vol. 32, issue 191 (November 1898), pp. 467-475. By 1930, 2,700 Chinese resided in these Islands. That's about 9% of the 30,900 Chinese who were living in Oceania — Australia, New Zealand, Hawai‘i and other Pacific Islands — that year,

In 2006, more than 100 Chinese organizations were active in Hawai‘i. This surely is one of the highest concentrations of Chinese diaspora organizations per capita in the world. Indeed, compared to any country or subnational political unit (city, state, province) in South East Asia, the Pacific, the Americas, Europe or Africa, by 2007 Hawai'i probably claims the highest per capita concentration of Chinese diaspora websites in the world.

With the signing of House Bill 1103 (Act 048) into law on 1 May 2007, Hawai‘i became one of the few States of the U.S. officially to recognize the Asian Lunar New Year in its calendar.

Below, the spelling of Hawaiian words in the name of an organization follows the usage of the organization. Occasionally, for example, you will notice what, under different circumstances, would be inexcusably inconsistent use of the okina. Otherwise, please inform the editor of diacritical errors.

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Hi-1. Dion-Magrit Coschigano Executive Director Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Honolulu's Chinatown P. O. Box 1658 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96806 Phone: + 808 536-8506, 523-2900 Fax + 808 523-0800 URL: www.chinatownhi.com/ Archival URL: 2005	STUDENT PERSPECTIVES on Honolulu's Chinatown — Chinese Organizations: "Chinese in Hawai‘i were not targeted and harassed to the same extent as their peers in the continental U.S. and, as a result, had greater freedom to maintain their cultural identity and expression. It is no surprise, then, to find a listing [on the 'Honolulu's Chinatown — Chinese Organizations' website] of over one hundred local Chinese organizations and associations.....The list is by no means exhaustive. [But] it serves as a testament to the rich proliferation of Chinese culture that has developed in the islands of Hawai‘i" — Kittima A. Leelaamornvichet, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. ".....[E]ven those clubs that may have some values that differ from traditional Chinese values still maintain their Chinese identity" — Matthew A. Curitti, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "Chinatown of Honolulu has a great sense of community, and it is obviously important to those who are involved. It values its history, culture, traditions, members, visitors and future" — David J. Hamm, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "This website could play an important role as a source for access to local China-related organizations. However, it is difficult to determine the actual value of the website in a changing world with an intensified focus on China from a location that in my opinion is losing its old identity, evolving from a Chinatown into something more Southeast Asian" — Dennis Johannesen, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "It is in Hawaii that we can perhaps see the integration of the Chinese people into American society at its greatest. It is here that so many Chinese blend so efficiently into their world, no one questions their citizenship or their status. They are simply American, Hawaiians and citizens. But that is perhaps the sad thing, as many find themselves so far removed from their own heritage that they wish to seek out their roots. And that is the purpose of this website.....Although many Chinese organizations are listed, few of their names are linked to websites. This website shows that Chinatown is not a place for the Chinese alone but for all people. This website is more a place to look up the history of Chinatown and less for learning about the Chinese experience in America" — Kristen Tatsuko Nii, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "The language of this website — English — sends two different messages. On the one hand, it is a strong indication that Chinese have both the education and ability to survive in Hawaii where fluency in English is needed and that Chinese immigrants to Hawaii in the first place got what they were looking for in the West, that is, a much better life.....However, there is no detailed information available for the various organizations listed......Also, this website's target audience obviously is someone who could read and and understand English. As a result, the information available is useless to new immigrants" — Tammie Wei Yin Liang, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "Community organizations such as the Honolulu Chinese organization use [the website] as a message board and directory for the local Chinese community" — Pamela G. Tse, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "Other than providing information on what Chinatown has to offer and how to find it all, I do not think this website would be very useful for Chinese people living in Hawai‘i as far as helping them adjust to changes involved in moving here. If the website is to be more helpful to newcomers, it could offer links to government agencies, transportation sites, et cetera" — Laura L. Reidy, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "I found excellent historical information about Overseas Chinese.....But basically, this website is an informational site catering to tourism in Hawai‘i" — Gia D. Salmon, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "The strengths of the website include the lists of entertainment and cuisine, as well as the heritage and history. Community involvement is a large factor for Chinatowns all over the world. Chinese come together for food, fun and fellowship, not to mention shopping. This website clearly illustrates that factor.....[However,] there were no language tools anywhere on the website" — John P. McCadams, graduate student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. • Testifying to Hawai‘i's rich Chinese heritage, the earlier version of this web page (now archived) listed 114 local Chinese organizations before the format was revised in 2006. These organizations were focused on language, religious, business, sports, professional, academic, performing arts. Also included on the list are other organizations with ties to South China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. • Related pages on this website include the following Getting Around Chinatown; Around the World (links to Chinatowns in other cities and countries); Entertainment and Cuisine; Chinatown's NoHo; and History and Heritage. Also, lion dance videos! • In English. • First accessed 13 July 2003; also accessed 2 September 2004; 13 August 2005, 19 March 2007; last date updated (archival version), 2005 or 2006. • Last date updated (new version), 2008, as of 22 June 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-2. Justin M. W. GOO Design and Development Audra Lynn CHUN Reuben WONG, President Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii 42 North King Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 Phone: + 808 533-3181 Fax: + 808 533-6967 URL: www.chinesechamber.com/ Archival URLs: 20 July 2002 - present	STUDENT PERSPECTIVES on the Chinese Chamber of Commerce: "This site has some really good information, offering a glimpse into the Chinese business community in Hawaii.....However, it makes no mention of the origins of Chinese in Hawaii, namely, their use as contract laborers on sugar plantations" — Steven Lee, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. "As the Chinese Chamber of Commerce has grown larger, the wealth of the Chinese has grown as well. This is a turning point for the Chinese community of Hawaii. When Chinese [like my great-grandfather] first arrived here, they could only work in the sugar cane and pineapple fields where they could not earn much. [However], the Chinese Chamber of Commerce helped the growth of Chinese businesses, especially in Chinatown. Even in 2004, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce still works closely with the local goernment to set up events to benefit the Chinese community. Examples would be the Lion Dance and Narcissus Festival.....Although this organization has grown [considerably],.....its goals remain the same: .....to improve the life and welfare of the Chinese community" — Guo Bin Yang, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies320C, Spring 2004. Return to top of Hawai‘i. • The Chamber's "Organization" page has a detailed history. This includes a complete list of past presidents (1911-2003). Each issue of the Chamber's publication The Lantern is downloadable. For each successive week, the Chamber's activities are logged and become accessible as an archive for researchers. With pages on the annual Narcissus Festival (began, 1950), the organization (Chinese Chamber of Commerce), Calendar and Chinatown. Hawaii's Chinatown" is nicely illustrated with photographs. Take a virtual mini-tour. See a webcam view of Chinatown. • Webmail link. • Even if you choose not to download Flash 5 Macromedia freeware, the text is readable. Two pages are password-protected — restricted to paid-up members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. • In English, with a Chinese page under construction. • Created 2000; accessed 30 July 2003, 2 September 2004, 7 February 2007. Last date updated not stated as of last date accessed — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-3. James YAN Hawaii Chinese News 90 North King Street, #217 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: + 808 952-6700 Fax: + 808 521-6701 URL: www.hawaiichinesenews.com/ Archival URLs: 23 September 2003 - 19 February 2007	• Online edition of a hard-copy weekly newspaper distributed free in Hawai‘i • Advertises jobs. The four or five most recent issues of the newspaper are available online. • E-mail contact link. • Mostly in Chinese. • On 29 January 2005, the advertised fax number on the website had not yet been corrected to show the new fax number. • Date created unknown. First accessed 11 November 2003. Updated twice monthly as of dates accessed (14 September 2004, 29 January 2005, 29 March 2005, and 18 January 2007), v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-4. Paul CHUN Renee LEONG Miss Chinatown Hawaii Scholarship Pageant 2752 Kaaha Street, #106 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 Phone: + 808 947-3259, 295-8871 URL: www.misschinatown.com/ Archival URLs: 23 August 1999 - 19 June 2007	STUDENT PERSPECTIVE on Miss Chinatown Hawaii Scholarship Pageant: "This website and the Pageant gives young girls a chance to experience their Chinese culture not only with Hawaii and among their households but with an organization and fellow Pageant contestants, as well" — Kristin M. Yogi, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Hawai‘i. • The Miss Chinatown Hawaii Scholarship Pageant website has links for the history of the Pageant. "The Miss Chinatown USA pageant was founded in 1958 by the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Each year, young women of Chinese ancestry from across the United States flock to San Francisco to compete for the title of Miss Chinatown USA. They reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese who play a vital role in our multicultural society." • Until the late 1970s, "the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii sponsored its 1st Princess from the Narcissus Queen Pageant to run as a contestant in the Miss Chinatown USA pageant. In addition, other Hawaii organizations, businesses, and individuals also sponsored young ladies to represent Hawaii in the Miss Chinatown USA pageant." • Also, links for the contest calendar, application form for future contestants, and e-mail template for contacting the Pageant coordinators. • In English. • Last updated 2008, as of latest date accessed (22 December 2003, 3 September 2004, 6 April 2007), v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-5. Russell Takata President Art YUEN Vice President Robert A. Gamble Webmaster Chinese Gun Club of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawai‘i URL: www.lava.net/~hibobg/cgc/cgc.html Archival URLs: 1 May 2001 - 15 August 2006	• "By all accounts, the Chinese Gun Club was formed in 1934 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii." The Chinese Gun Club is "dedicated to the promotion of the NRA [National Rifle Association] Conventional Pistol Shooting discipline." • Announcements of the Club's upcoming practices and contests. • Among the graphics, reproductions of "Club patches" from the 1960s reflect traditional and modern Chinese motifs, including the combined motif of a pistol resting on a red dragon. • Membership is dues-based, and Chinese family heritage is not a requirement. • Perhaps at a future date, visitors to this website will learn about the early history of the Chinese Gun Club. One wonders, for example, whether the Club's purpose was always purely for sport. For example, did the organization begin as a form of community self-defense? This question is prompted by existence of self-defense activities organized in the Southern States of the U.S. by African American military veterans and others during the 1920s, 1950s and 1960s. Or perhaps the Chinese Gun Club originated with a group of hunters. • With e-mail template. • In English. • Created 10 October 2000. First accessed, 12 August 2003. Updated 26 October 2003 (?), as of dates accessed (18 January 2004, 25 March 2004, 3 April 2005, 13 May 2005, 6 June 2006, 28 November 2006) — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-6. Ivy HSU Website designer The Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture and Arts 1561 Kanunu Street, #1203 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: + 808 955-0640 Fax: + 808 955-0640 URL: www.hfcca.org/ Archival URLs: 22 October 2004 - 4 March 2005	STUDENT PERSPECTIVE on The Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture and Arts: "Information is well-organized, but I'd like to know more about the role of women in this organization" — Naomi Pasi, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Hawai‘i. • "The Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture and Arts is a non-profit organization established in 1989 to promote cultural and artistic appreciation of the Chinese heritage in Hawaii and other communities.....Membership is open to all people regardless of race, creed, or ethnic origin." • "Under the direction of Diane Letoto, the Phoenix Dance Chamber consists of an international cross-section of dancers who share a common interest in Chinese dance. [Its] philosophy is to provide Hawaii audiences with a professional presentation of various Chinese folk, classical and modern dances." • Illustrated with colorful, well-chosen photographs by John Chung, this website is divided into four sections — About HFCCA (history), Links, Phoenix Dance Chamber, White Cloud Chamber (Chinese healing arts). • On 15 May 2005, "the annual spring concert... present[ed] glimpses into the evolution of Chinese dance in Hawai‘i from first contact to contemporary fusions." • At the University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa, the Phoenix Dance Chamber is a registered student organization. • With e-mail link • In English. • Created June 2004 (?); last date updated not stated as of dates accessed (6 July 2004, 3 April 2005, 19 April 2005, 2 October 2007), v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-7. Sun Hung WONG Dragon Boat Festival 2872 Pahoehoe Place Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: + 808 595-6417 URL: www.dragonboathawaii.org/ Earlier URLs: www.dragonboathawaii.edu/ www.idealhawaii.com/dragonboatcm/default.asp?id=25 Archival URL: 13 February 2006 Archival URL (earlier version): 19 March 2006	STUDENT PERSPECTIVE on the Hawaii Dragon Boat Festival: "Dragon boat racing was begun by Chinese fishermen during the fourth century B.C. The festival was intended to chase away evil spirits and to create peace. Since 1996 in Hawai‘i, the Hawai‘i Dragon Boat Festival has given Chinese culture and tradtions an opportunity to be recognized by people around the world" — Melissa Ann T. Lapastora, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Hawai‘i. • Formerly located on the Hawaii Business Venture website. • "The annual Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated each summer, and we're proud to produce this popular event in conjunction with our corporate sponsors and the community. • "The festival began in China as an occasion for driving off evil spirits and pestilence, and for finding peace in one's life. The event is highlighted by the colorful dragon boat races, in which competing teams drive their canoes forward to the rhythm of pounding drums." • Web template application forms will assist prospective vendors and participants. • In English. • Date created and last date updated not stated as of date earlier URL was accessed (2 September 2004), as well as when the more recent website was accessed (20 March 2006) — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-8. Johnson W. K. Choi China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce 55 Merchant Street Harbor Court, Suite 1813 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 Phone: + 808 222-8183 Fax: + 808 524-8063 URL: www.hkchcc.org/ Archival URLs: 23 July 2001 - 1 July 2007	• Diverse, valuable content for entrepreneurs. • Some pages should be more navigable. • In English and Chinese. • E-mail link. • Date created and last date updated not stated as of dates accessed (2 September 2004, 19 April 2005) — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-9. Limin SONG President & Qigong Master Teacher East West Qigong International (EWQI) 1518 Evelyn Lane Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 Phone: + 808 941-9707 Fax: + 808 947-3393 URL: www.eastwestqigong.org/ Archival URLs: 26 July 2003 - 28 August 2007	• Qigong is "an ancient Chinese system of self-healing, developed thousands of years ago in China. The practice of Qigong uses special methods of breathing, posture and mental concentration to balance and strengthen energy systems within the body.....[D]ifferent styles of Qigong practice [are] based on the principles of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts." • The 20-page website briefly introduces qigong, the EWQI, and its President and Board of Directors. Originally from China, Master Teacher Limin Song began studying Jingang Qigong in 1989. Qigong Master and EWQI Director Jizhou Yang began studying qigong in 1980. Although he lives, practices and teaches in China most of the year, he makes occasional teaching visits to Hawai‘i. • Announcements about introductory, intermediate and advanced classes in Jingang Qigong, Taiji (T'ai Chi) and meditation on O‘ahu, information on special seminars, qigong classes, schedules, and evaluations by EWQI Jingang Qigong students. • Membership is on the basis of paid dues — not ethnicity. • Has e-mail contact address. • In English. • Created 2000[?]; date last updated not stated as of dates accessed (14 December 2003, 3 December 2004, 19 April 2005) — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-10. Victor WONG Author Khai TRAN Editor The Lion Kings Honolulu, Hawai‘i Phone: + 808 497-5639 URL: www.hawaii411.com/articles/lionking.asp Archival URLs: 13 January 2003 - 9 August 2007	STUDENT PERSPECTIVE on The Lion Kings: "As a little girl, every year I would go with my family to Chinese New Year's Day celebration in Chinatown's Cultural Plaza. There the Lion Dancers with brilliant colors would come out to the beat of a loud taiko drum and banging of cymbals. As they entered a shop or restaurant, loud firecrackers would burst, promising good luck for the shop or restaurant. In Chinese tradition, when the lion enters the shop or restaurant, the owner or manager presents a small package of money, in hopes that the lion would bring good luck to the shop or restaurant all year long. Along the way, bystanders would also give money in hopes that they, too, would receive good luck all year around. This website explains what the Lion Dancers do, reflecting a little bit of Chinese culture through this unique dance" — Kristin M. Yogi, student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Asian Studies 320C, Spring 2005. Return to top of Hawai‘i. • This is a section of the Hawaii411 homepage. • E-mail template. • With color photographs, links to a DVD and trailer (video preview) of Lion dance competition. • In English. • Created 2004. Last accessed 20 March 2006 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-11. Jeff LAM [?] Lion Dance Events Honolulu, Hawai‘i URL: www.geocities.com/lionscave1/Events.html Archival URLs: 21 April 2001 - 6 April 2005	• This is a page on the Lion's Cave website. • With colorful, informative and dramatic videos. • Links, names, snail mail addresses, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of individuals associated with lion dance competitions in various countries, 1996-2004. • In English. • Created, 9 May 1995; moved from original website, 26 February 2000. Ostensibly modified weekly; but evidently updated only once or twice annually. • Accessed 13 May 2005, 20 March 2006, 7 February 2007 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-12. Bin ZHANG Librarian & Web Designer Dr. Sun Yat-Sen — His Hawai‘i Roots The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Hawai‘i Foundation Honolulu, Hawai‘i URL: http://sunyatsenhawaii.org/ Archival URLs: 3 December 2005 - present	• Shows how the Hawai‘i experience shaped the political development of Chinese revolutionary nationalist Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925). During 1879-1883, Sun Yat-sen studied at Iolani School and then at O‘ahu College. The latter was subsequently renamed Punahou School. Both schools are in Honolulu. During 1884-1910, Sun visited Hawai‘i five more times. • The website provides documentary, photographic and cartographic insights into all six of Sun's visits. • A not-for-profit corporation since 1997, the sponsoring Foundation organizes educational activities about Sun Yat-sen's life, political activities and revolutionary mission. • With e-mail template. • In Chinese and English. • Created, 1998. Accessed, 15 August 2005, 16 August 2005, 19 March 2007, 7 February 2008. Last updated in 2005 (?), as of last date accessed — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-13. Juny and Nena La Putt Honolulu's Chinatown The Hawaiian WebMaster P.O. Box 3645 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96811-3645 URL: www.worldtourist.us/honolulu10/chinatown.html Archival URLs: 19 August 2007	• An element of the "World Tourist" Internet project. • E-mail link. • In English. • Created, 17 November 2005. Accessed 19 March 2007 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-14. Professor Rosita P. CHANG Director Dr. Cynthia Y. NING Associate Director Daniel Tschudi Coordinator Center for Chinese Studies University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 1890 East-West Road Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 URL: www.chinesestudies.hawaii.edu/ Archival URLs: 25 May 2002 - 22 April 2007	• The UH Center for Chinese Studies is the largest anywhere outside China. • Activities coordinated by the Center include some that focus on the local Chinese community. The Center also publicizes other events occurring in the local Chinese community. • In English and Chinese. • The Center's "Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies" project draws heavily on local Chinese medical expertise in Hawai‘i: The goal is to establish Hawai‘i and the University of Hawai‘i, through its Center for Chinese Studies, as the leading resource for information on complementary and alternative medicine utilizing an in-depth database for the medical arts, herbal medicine and other related resources and disciplines. The project will also facilitate the Tai Hsuan Foundation's increased participation in the mainstream educational process. The cross-disciplinary nature of the project will solicit the involvement and support of other academic departments such as medicine, law, political science, botany, Hawaiian studies and agriculture and will provide students with a unique opportunity to benefit from formal education in this expanding field. • Created, 25 May 2002(?). First accessed, 2003. Routinely updated. Return to top of Hawai‘i
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Hi-15. Gee Yung International Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance Association 1024 Smith Street Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone/fax: + 808 599-4690 URL: http://geeyung.com/ Archival URLs: 20 October 2001 - 4 August 2007	• Has affiliates in San Francisco and Los Angeles. • E-mail template. • In English. • Accessed, 13 May 2005, 30 July 2008, 7 February 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-16. Joannie TAM President Hawaii Chinese Association P. O. Box 270918 Honolulu, Hawai‘i Phone: + 808 228-9088 URL: www.hawaiichineseassociation.org Archival URLs: No matches (as of 30 June 2008)	• An IRC 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a list of officers and directors, their businesses and professions, and (usually) their e-mail addresses. • Upcoming events. • Photos and downloadable videos of events as far back as the Mid-Autumn Festival on 15 September 2002. • In Chinese and English. • Accessed 2 August 2007 — Vincent K. Pollard. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-17. Chinese Lutheran Church of Honolulu 1640 Liliha St. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: + 808 550-8261 and Lighthouse Ministry 935 Dillingham Boulevard Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: + 808 848-5690 URL: http://www.clch.org/ Archival URL: 6 May 2001 - 8 April 2007	• In Chinese and English • Passworded chat room. • Accessed 20 August 2007 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-18. Edmund CHANG Webmaster Oo Syak Gee Lu Society of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawai‘i Phone: + 808 623-5910 URL: www.geocities.com/echang55/ Archival URL: 24 April 2003	• Founded in December 1897 by Yick Leong Chang and Dim Sing Chang, the Oo Syak Gee Lu Society of Hawaii is entering a second century of connecting with immigrants and their descendants from the Village of Oo Syak of the Gook Doo District in Chung Shang County, Guangdong Province, China, and with their ancestral homeland. The Society is "the oldest remaining 'Chinese village club' in Hawaii." • Incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1955, the Oo Syak Gee Lu Society has been "operating in accordance with the following objectives and purposes: "To develop, promote and maintain harmony among members of the Oo Syak Village, who are now living in the State of Hawaii, and their descendants, and to create genuine fellowship among them; "To render assistance and comfort to its members, as well as others, in time of need or trouble; and "To do all things which are charitable, benevolent, educational and scientific to people." • The Society's website is divided into the following informative sections: Current events Officers, directors of Oo Syak Announcements Past events Newsletters History of Oo Syak Gee Lu Society of Hawaii Scholarships Parade photos • Black-and-white and color photographs. • A variety of external links to Chinese organizations, Chinese museums, and Chinatowns. • During a visit to Honolulu on 16 June 2007, a Chinese delegation from Oo Syak was guests of the Society. • In English; with a reproduction of a Chinese document. • Created 1998 [?]; accessed 3 October 2007 and 5 February 2008; last updated 20 January 2008, as of last date accessed — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-19. Charles WONG Vice President Sun Yat-sen Foundation for Peace & Education 1330 Ala Moana Blvd. #1105 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: + 808 597-8811 Fax: + 808 591-1838 URLs: http://starbulletin.com/2007/11/10/news/briefs.html http://chinesestudies.hawaii.edu/news/?event=1194382552 http://myadvertiser.com/downtown/print/celebration-for-sun-yat-sen-sculptu.html No longer active Archival URL: 11 November 2007	• The Sun Yat-sen sculpture at Sun Yat-sen Mall in Honolulu's Chinatown was rededicated on the day before the pathbreaking Chinese nationalist leader's one hundred and forty-first birthday. The event was co-sponsored by three organizations — the United Chinese Society, the Kuomintang Society of Hawaii and Sun Yat-sen Foundation for Peace & Education. • Illustrated with a color photograph of the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen by Mr. Charles Wong, this report appears in the online edition of The Honolulu Advertiser, 26 October 2007. (Click link for archival URL.) • Charles Wong is Dr. Sun Yat-sen's great-grandson. • In English. • Accessed 5 November 2007, 7 February 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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Hi-20. Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association Honolulu, Hawai‘i Phone: + 808 349-1020 URL: www.wahngai.org/ Archival URLs: No matches (as of 30 June 2008)	• E-mail template. • In English. • Accessed 29 February 2008, 30 June 2008 — v.k.p. Return to top of Hawai‘i.
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