Marking 123 years since the first Korean immigrants arrived in Hawaii, the KAFH held celebrated the Korean American Day at the Prince Waikiki.
The celebration continued with a banquet at the Oʻahu Country Club, filled with warmth and pride in our shared heritage
Celebrating "The Day the Light Returned," marking Korea's 1945 independence. We were honored to host 23 descendants of independence patriots residing in Hawaii to recognize their ancestors' incredible sacrifices.
Held during the Korean Festival at the Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds, this exhibition showcased a rich visual tapestry of our history. The display featured the diverse cultures and traditions of our early immigrants, offering visitors a window into the lives of those who built our community.
The 960-acre Dongji Village was established under the leadership of Dr. Syngman Rhee in 1926, aiming to improve economic conditions for those who left sugar plantations to farm and to raise stock by clearing ohia forest. Dr. Rhee envisioned a charcoal-making community aimed at securing the "funds" necessary for liberation of Korea at the time. Between 1925 and 1931, the Big Island was a hub for economic experiments for Korean independence. The charcoal project faced great hardships and the land was auctioned off in 1933,this charcoal kiln is the only remaining industrial plant developed by the early Korean immigrants in Hawaii.
Annual Lei Ceremony, on Jan 13 2024: 1,300 leis were placed on all gravestones at the Puuiki Cemetery in Waialua: Early immigrants who worked at the sugarcane fields are buried here, and so far 36 Korean graves have been identified.
Korean American Day, January 13, 2024, Prince Hotel to celebrate the 121st Anniversary of Korean Immigration to the US/ Hawaii.
Installation of the Mahalo Memorial and the Plaque of the Historic Site at the Oahu Cemetery on September 13, 2023, organized by KAFH, The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the ROK. Oahu Cemetery is the final resting place of over 900 early Korean immigrants, including 20 recognized Patriots for Korean independence.
Multi-cultural Historic Photo Exhibit at the Korean-Festival at the Honolulu Civic Ground.
Commemorative Dinner for the 104th Anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement: Honoring the descendants of independence fighters, March 1, 2023, organized by Ministry of Veterans & Patriots, LGU+, Walk Together, and KAFH
In celebration of the 120th Anniversary of Korean Immigration to Hawai'i, the Center for Korean Studies presents a Symposium: Korean Women Immigrant Leaders in Hawai'i.
City Council Member Calvin Say wished to recognize the 118th anniversary of Korean Immigration to Hawaii and presented certificates…
The Korean American Foundation Hawaii (KAFH) celebrated the 118th Anniversary of the Korean Immigration to Hawaii/US at the Puuiki Cemetery on January 13th, 2021.
This event is part of E&FA’s annual, multi day, multi site, international NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST FESTIVAL 2020.
Multicultural Photo Exhibit at the City Hall, Honolulu Hale Gallery, January 21 - 31st, 2020
A multicultural photo exhibit held at the Honolulu Hale 1/21/20 -2/4/20.
117th anniversary of Korean immigration to Hawaii/US
Held at the Waikiki Resort Hotel
Awards Luncheon Announcing our Winners!
Japanese Cultural Center - Manoa Grand Ballroom
Korean American Foundation Hawai‘i Essay Contest for All Hawai‘i Communities
E Pluribus Unum
“Out of Many, One”—an unofficial motto of the United States
Discuss what this motto means to you. Explain how it reflects your life experiences.
KBFD TV coverage of 11/12/19 historic site plaque installation ceremony at Kalihi Elementary School.
Celebrating the Commonality of Our Immigration Experience
Multi-ethnic Entertainment and Multi-ethnic Food Samples!
Mini Film Festival showing immigration to Hawaii:
"Finding Sandalwood Mountain" Chinese immigrationshowing at 10:30 a.m.
"Great Grandfather’s Drum" Japanese immigrationshowing at 12:00 p.m.
"Arirang" Korean Immigrationshowing at 1:30 p.m.
Celebration of the 116th Anniversary of Korean Immigration to the United States / Hawaii
January 13th, designated by Congress
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:00am | Waialua, Hawaii
Welcome Remarks by Daniel Pyun, President, KAFH
Historic Overview by Duk Hee Murabayashi
Presentation of Leis on Tombstones by All Attendees
KBFD TV coverage of 12/18/18 historic site (Korean Christian Institute) plaque installation ceremony at Aliiolani Elementary School.
115th Anniversary of Korean Immigration to USA/Hawaii
January 13th, designated by Congress
