Mayor Rick Blangiardi extends a courtesy visit from Japan Coast Guard – Training Vessel Kojima – Mayor received gifts: Challenger Coin, Plaque, Cocktail glasses, Flag, and coast guard caps (gift exchange: Mayor’s Coins)
Mayor Rick Blangiardi extends a courtesy visit from Japan Coast Guard – Training Vessel Kojima – Mayor received gifts: Challenger Coin, Plaque, Cocktail glasses, Flag, and coast guard caps (gift exchange: Mayor’s Coins)
Mayor Rick Blangiardi attends the Queen’s Jubilee at ʻIolani Palace –presents a purple lei hulu in shadow box.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi visits the Consulate-General of Japan in Nuʻuanu – to sign the Book of Condolences for the former Prime Minister of Japan, the Honorable Shinzo Abe; delivers a formal message to the citizens of Japan
Mayor hosts a courtesy visit from Edogawa’s Culture Affairs Section Chief, Mr. Jun Takei (gift exchange – Big Island Candies chocolates)
Mayor Rick Blangiardi extends a visit from Tasmania (gift exchange)
The Nagasaki Peace Bell Ceremony was held at the State Capitol and ended at Frank F. Fasi Municipal Grounds.
The 18th Annual Korean Festival was successfully held on the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Grounds – an estimated 12,000 people attended the all-day event.
Message delivered and presented to The United Japanese Society of Hawaiʻi – celebrating its 48th Annual Senior Citizen Festival, “Respect-for-the-Aged-Day.”
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts attended the 73rd National Day of China celebrations – to deliver a message on behalf of Mayor Rick Blangiardi.
Delegates from the Chinese Consulate General – Los Angeles visit with Mayor Blangiardi and Chief of Staff, Sam Moku.
