The Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce (HKCC) will present the 7th Annual Korean Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Kapiolani Park from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This one-day free event will feature the very best in Korean music, dance, food, cultural displays and family activities, as well as Korean-made and local products. Special highlights include Korean cooking demonstrations, Kimchee eating contest, a Korean Song Contest, and all-day entertainment and performances by local Korean dance studios, and others. Scrip will be sold for food, product, and some activities. Parking is available at Kapiolani Community College and free shuttle from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The net proceeds from the annual Korean Festival will be used to improve the Korean and larger community in Hawaii. These activities have included trade and tourism missions, support of business-friendly legislation, student scholarships, free seminars about personal finance for senior citizens and immigrants and about taxation and business regulations, and other community outreach and service projects.

For more information, visit www.koreanfestivalhawaii.com or call (808) 792-9321.

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