June 26, 2026

The Search is On: Join the 77th Annual Narcissus Festival Queen Pageant!

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is officially accepting applications for the 2027 Narcissus Queen Search! This is an incredible opportunity to embrace your cultural heritage, build self-confidence, learn public speaking, and represent our community during the 77th Anniversary Year of the Sheep.

Contestants will receive free cultural and personal development classes starting in September 2026, covering Chinese history, lion dancing, martial arts, public speaking, and more. Plus, participants receive a free Young Professional Membership with the Chamber!

Contestant Qualifications:

Ethnicity: Nearly 25% Chinese ancestry.
Age: 19 to 27 years old on the date of the pageant.
Marital Status: Single (never married and has not given birth).
Residency: Must be a Hawaii resident for at least 12 months prior to the pageant.

Important Dates & Details:

Application Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2026 (Note: Space is limited to the first 14 qualified applicants!)
Pageant Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027

Ready to apply? Scan the QR code on the flyer, call us at 808-533-3181, or email info@chinesechamber.com for more information.

Join Us for the 2026 Chinatown Community Foundation Golf Tournament

Dear Chamber members, Golf players and friends,

Mark your calendars! The 18th Annual Chinatown Community Foundation Golf Tournament returns on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Hoakalei Country Club.

This tournament brings together business leaders, community members, golfers, and supporters for a day of camaraderie and giving back. Proceeds help fund scholarships for local students, grants for teachers, and small business grants that strengthen Honolulu's Chinatown community.

Event Details:

• 9:30 a.m. – Check-in & Registration

• 11:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start

Whether you plan to play, sponsor, volunteer, donate, or participate as a vendor, we invite you to join us in making a difference.

We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Early bird registration ends August 1!

For more information, please visit our tournament website at ccfgolfhawaii.org.

Mahalo,

Caroline Kodama

Tournament Chair

Cell: (808) 225-5183

carolinemikakodama@gmail.com

Registration / Sponsorship Form

Donation Form

Vendor Registration

Volunteer Sign-Up

Hawaiʻi Youth Delegation Completes Educational Exchange in China

Seventeen Hawaiʻi high school students and three teacher chaperones recently completed a 15-day educational and cultural exchange program in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing, hosted by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation.

The program was especially meaningful as 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birth. Students from both ʻIolani School and Punahou School, the two Hawaiʻi schools attended by Dr. Sun during his youth, were represented in the delegation, highlighting the historic ties between Hawaiʻi and China.

During the exchange, students visited important historical and cultural sites, including Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s former residences, the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Great Wall, and the Palace Museum. They also experienced modern China through visits to Tencent, Xiaomi EV Factory, iFLYTEK, and China Daily. A highlight of the program was participation in classes and cultural activities at Soong Ching Ling School in Shanghai and the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China in Beijing, where students engaged with Chinese peers, attended classes, and experienced local family life through a homestay program.

The exchange strengthened friendships, broadened global perspectives, and reinforced the long-standing people-to-people connections between Hawaiʻi and China while honoring the legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Mdm. Soong Ching Ling.

Chinese Chamber Calendar:

August 22 2026 Chinatown Community Cleanup / Battle of Bao, Chinatown Community & A'Ala Park

October 13 2026 Chinatown Community Foundation Golf Tournament, Hoakalei Country Club

Address:

8 S King St, Suite # 201

Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: (808) 533-3181