MAUI MULTI-CULTURAL COUNCIL

The first Maui Multi-Cultural Calendar, featuring exquisite color photographs of Maui's ethnic and cultural diversity, has just been published.

The calendars, which sell for $8.00 each, are a project of the Maui Multi-Cultural Council, which is staffed by the County of Maui, Department of Housing and Human Concerns. The calendar is very unique, as it features important cultural, religious, commemorative, historical and celebratory dates for Maui's ethnic communities. The calendar is not only colorful, but full of interesting historical photographs and interesting tidbits. The calendar makes an excellent holiday or birthday gift.

The Maui-Multi-Cultural Council, which meets monthly at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, is composed of over 50 ethnic and cultural organizations from the Maui community. It's mission is "To raise levels of understanding and respect among all of Maui's ethnic and cultural groups, thereby encouraging cultural pride, cultural sensitivity and positive community action."

Maui is a very ethnically and cultural diverse island. Its communities and neighborhoods reflect all the colors, sights, smells, sounds, voices and textures of people and families from east, west, north and south. For more information about the council, or to participate in its various projects, please call Program Specialist John A. H. Tomoso, ACSW, at (808) 243-7358. His e-mail address is tomoso@hgea.com.

A current project of the Maui Multi-Cultural Council is the production of the 1998 Maui Multi-Cultural Council Calendar. The calendar will feature the important historical, civic, cultural and spiritual holidays and commemorations of Maui's ethnic groups. Interesting tidbits, graphics and photos, including some historic photographs from the archives of the Maui Historical Society, will be included.

Another project is the Maui Multi-Cultural Council Fair, which will be held during 1998.

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS OF THE MAUI MULTI-CULTURAL COUNCIL (In no particular order)

Casa Cultural Mexicana Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i, Maui Chapter Ka Imi Na'auao Maui Korean Community Association Intercultural Families of Maui Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Maui Tai Ching Cultural Society Kwock Hing Society Ahupua'a of Maui Island Chuukese Christian Church Los Amigos De Maui Maui Filipino Community Council Maui Vietnamese Community Maui County Catholic Social Ministry Langafonua 'A Tonga 'I Maui Jewish Congregation of Maui Maui Puerto Rican Club Maui Baha'i Youth Workshop Maui Italian American Club Maui Chinese School Cultural Club Maui Multi-Cultural Organization, Hawai'i Dept. of Education Intertribal Council of Hawai'i, Maui Chapter	Kahului Hongwanji Mission Maui Fijian Association Tongan American Association of Maui Tongan Free Church Maui Portuguese Cultural Club Maui Chinese Cultural Society Pukalani Hula Hale Kumu A'o Maui Japanese Chamber of Commerce Maui Historical Society Jewish Arts and Education Council of Maui Maui Chinese Club Office of Hawaiian Affairs Maui Okinawa Association Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Maui County Commission on Culture and the Arts Cultural Resources Management Program - Maui Co. Dept. of Planning Congregation Gan Eden Lumana'i O Samoa I Maui Wailuku Main Street Association, Inc. Maui Okinawa Cultural Center