Tickets are available for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce &Industry of Hawaii’s 19th annual Taste of Hilo scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Tickets are available for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce &Industry of Hawaii’s 19th annual Taste of Hilo scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Presale tickets are available for $55. They can be purchased by calling 934-0177 or by email at jccih@jccih.org. Tickets also can be purchased at the door for $70, if the event is not sold out.
The Taste of Hilo features the culinary skills of more than 35 chefs, restaurants and patisseries that provide their talents, ingredients and staff to make the fundraiser a success. A portion of event proceeds goes to support Hawaii Community College.
Through the years, the Japanese Chamber has raised more than $160,000 to support educational programs at HCC.
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce &Industry of Hawaii fosters economic sustainability as well as perpetuating the Japanese cultural heritage and traditions in Hawaii. Its mission is to promote the well-being of the community through business and personal relationships that embody the values of kahiau (Hawaiian for giving without expecting anything in return) and okage sama de, a Japanese proverb that means “I am what I am because of you.”
For more information, visit www.jccih.org.