Portuguese Chamber of Commerce breaks ground on cultural center

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Father Clyde Phillips gives a blessing over the site of the future Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center Saturday in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Marlene Hapai gives a welcome address to the crowd during the groundbreaking of the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center Saturday in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Archie Hapai III smiles during a speech at the groundbreaking of the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center Saturday in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald From left, Brenda DeLuz-Campbell, Maile David, Marlene Hapai, Michael Singer, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam and Archie Hapai III shovel dirt for the groundbreaking of the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center Saturday in Hilo.