June 10th marks Portugal Day, a celebration of Portuguese history, language, and global cultural impact. In Honolulu, several public spaces bear testimony to the vibrant contributions of the Portuguese community. Here are just a few places where Portugal’s legacy lives on: Azores Street – Punchbowl Named after the Azores Islands, this street honors the many… Continue reading June 10 – Celebrating Portugal Day: The Portuguese Legacy in Our Streets
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. As a great pioneer of China’s democratic revolution, Dr. Sun fought tirelessly for the independence, democracy, and prosperity of the Chinese nation. His contributions and influence have been profound and enduring. In the early 19th century, Dr. Sun Yat-sen traveled extensively across the… Continue reading Zhongshan–Honolulu Sister City “Dr. Sun Yat-sen & Hawai‘i” Youth Painting Exhibition
Chief of Staff Andy Sugg had the pleasure to meet with Vice Mayor Kaoru Matsuzawa of Shibuya. They are standing in Honolulu Hale in front of the ‘Umeke Lā‘au created by Artist Meleanna Aluli Meyer. Vice Mayor Matsuzawa updated Chief of Staff Sugg on all of Shibuya’s future initiatives with Honolulu, including an exciting Hawaii-Japanese… Continue reading May 2, 2025 – Vice Mayor of Shibuya meets Chief of Staff in Honolulu Hale
Mayor Blangiardi, Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Chief of Staff Andy Sugg had a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Consul General of the Philippines, Mr. Arman R. Talbo, and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon. Consul General Talbo mentioned 300,000 Filipinos live in Hawaiʻi, between 150,000 and 180,000 of them live on Oʻahu. It is also… Continue reading April 23, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi meets with Consul General Arman Talbo and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon
Mayor Blangiardi had the pleasure to meet with Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes, Ambassador of Portugal to the United States and Filipe Ramalheira, Consul General of Portugal in San Francisco. Ambassador Duarte Lopes and Consul General Ramalheira were in Honolulu to visit the Portuguese community living in Hawaii. They indicated 2028 will mark the 150th anniversary… Continue reading March 31, 2025 – Visit of the Ambassador of Portugal and Consul General of Portugal in San Francisco
Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Kaʻili Trask O’Connell Executive Director of MOCA met with Mayor Saito of Edogawa who was accompanied by Deputy Mayor Yumiba, Chair Shinichi, Vice Chair Kubota and Councilmember Fukumoto. Mayor Saito highlighted the exciting activities and initiatives that have occurred since the 2022 Sister City agreement between Honolulu and Edogawa.… Continue reading March 7, 2025 – Mayor Saito from Edogawa visits Honolulu Hale
Nagaoka City and Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation officials visited Honolulu Hale to meet with Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Executive Director of MOCA, Kaʻili Trask O’Connell to express their appreciation for the City & County of Honolulu’s cooperation during Honolulu Festival. In 2012, Honolulu and Nagaoka established their sister city relationship. That same year, Nagaoka… Continue reading March 7, 2025 – Visit from Nagaoka City & Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation
Mayor Blangiardi, accompanied by Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram, Chief of Staff Andy Sugg, Executive Director of MOCA Kaʻili Trask O’Connell had the pleasure to welcome Mayor Sato, Chair Kishi of Chigasaki and Ms. Rika Hirata, Ambassador Extraordinary for the City of Chigasaki, at Honolulu Hale. This was Chair Kishi’s first time meeting Mayor Blangiardi.… Continue reading March 6, 2025 – Visit from Mayor Sato and Chair Kishi of Chigasaki
Chief of Staff Andy Sugg met with students from Naha, Okinawa, Japan part of the Hawaii Okinawa Student Exchange Program at Honolulu Hale. These high school students are all interested in international exchanges and tourism. They asked questions about sustainable tourism in Honolulu, roles and duties of the city government with the tourism industry and… Continue reading February 12, 2025 – Chief of Staff meets with students from Naha City, Okinawa
The City and County of Honolulu and the City of Uwajima, Japan, celebrated the 20th anniversary of their sister city relationship with a re-signing ceremony in Mission Memorial Auditorium. The event reaffirmed the strong ties between the two cities, which were first formalized on June 14, 2004, following the tragic sinking of the Japanese fishing… Continue reading February 11, 2025 – Honolulu and Uwajima commemorate 20-year sister city relationship with re-signing ceremony
