HONOLULU – May 03, 2011 - Hawaii’s May Day cultural tradition was honored in beautiful style Sunday evening at
Lei Day for Japan, the special music and cuisine benefit event that has raised more than $200,000 to help aid and recovery efforts in Japan, with checks still coming in.
Presented by Hawaiian Airlines, Lei Day for Japan took place on May Day, Sunday, May 1, at Aloha Tower Marketplace. More than 1,500 guests attended, enjoying the wonderful music of four headline artists in Hawaiian entertainment and the cuisine specialties of 29 Hawaii chefs.
“Lei Day for Japan was truly a community effort. All of the entertainment, cuisine, refreshments and organization of the event itself were donated by partners and friends without hesitation – a reflection of the special bond we all share with the people of Japan,” said Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian’s president and CEO. “We extend our deepest appreciation to all of these participants and to the guests who attended the event and gave so generously to help our friends in Japan.”
One hundred percent of the funds raised from the sale of event tickets, t-shirts and lei at the event are going to the Japan-America Society of Hawaii for donation directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society to benefit families and individuals in need.
Following is a listing of the entertainers, chefs, and service providers who donated their time, talents, and products to help make Lei Day for Japan a success.
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Keali‘i Reichel•
Natalie Ai Kamauu•
Jake Shimabukuro•
Patrick Makuakane featuring Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu•
12th Ave Grill – Kevin Hanney•
Alan Wong’s – Alan Wong•
Azure – John Matsubara•
The Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider – Rodney Uyehara•
Café Laufer – Cyrus Goo•
Chai’s Island Bistro – Chai Chaowasaree•
Chef Mavro’s – George Mavrothalassitis•
DK’s Steak and Sansei Seafood – DK Kodama•
Don Ho’s Island Grill – Matt Nelson•
Eggs ‘n Things – Lawtene Angelias•
Gate Gourmet – Aldo Romero•
Indigo – Glenn Chu•
JJ Bistro and French Pastry – JJ Luangkhot•
Kauai Grill Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges – Colin Hazama• Le Bistro – Alan Takasaki
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Mariposa at Neiman Marcus – Marc Anthony Freiberg•
Michel’s at the Colony Surf – Eberhard Kintscher•
Morimoto Waikiki – Masaharu Morimoto•
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Andy Degamo•
Nori’s – BethAn Nishijima•
Ola at the Turtle Bay Resort – Fred DeAngelo•
The Pacific Club – Eric Leterc•
Poke Stop – Elmer Guzman•
Roy’s – Roy Yamaguchi•
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Leighton Miyakawa•
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa – Bryan Ashlock•
Side Street Inn – Colin Nishida•
Singha Thai Cuisine – Joy Chaowasaree•
Tango Contemporary Café – Göran Streng•
Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya•
Southern Wine & Spirits•
Primo Beer•
World Sake Imports•
Pavaraga Coffee•
Hawaiian Springs Water•
ABM Janitorial•
Accel Party Rentals•
ALSCO•
Anthology Marketing Group•
Cox Radio Group•
Events International•
Hawaii News Now•
Hawaii Pro Sound•
Hawaii Stage and Lighting Rental•
Hawaiian Ice•
HFM Food Service•
Isle Discount•
KYD Inc.•
PBS Hawaii•
PM Realty Group•
Pacific Rim Concepts•
Paliku Documentary Films•
Pro Park•
Production Hawaii•
Pua Malia Lei Stand – Honolulu International Airport•
Safety Systems Hawaii•
Shakabooth•
Shoot It Live•
Sodexho Hawaii•
The Gas Company•
TOPA Financial Center•
Volcano Orchids•
The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace•
Hawaiian Airlines’ Team Kokua employee volunteer corps
About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past seven years (2004-2010) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. In addition, consumer surveys by
Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the top domestic airline offering flights to Hawaii. Hawaiian was also the nation’s highest-ranked carrier for service quality and performance in the prestigious Airline Quality Rating (AQR) study for 2008 and 2009.
Now in its 82nd year of continuous service in Hawaii, Hawaiian is the largest provider of passenger air service to Hawaii from the state’s primary visitor markets on the U.S. mainland. Hawaiian offers nonstop service to Hawaii from more U.S. gateway cities (10) than any other airline, as well as service to South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Australia, American Samoa, and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 150 daily jet flights between the
Hawaiian Islands.
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