Aloha,
We thank you for supporting our "8th Annual Puerto Rican Culture & Salsa Festival". The Hawaii Summer SalsaFest in celebration of "El Dia De San Juan".
This year the Hispanic Center of Hawaii is celebrating ten years since we first opened our doors. As this is the only annual fundraising event we conduct to supplement our services, we sincerely thank you for your generous continued support.
This event has consistently grown through the years. We owe that to each and every one of our entertainers, dance performers, instructors, DJ's, Emcees and our wonderful "melting pot" of volunteers.
We wish to especially extend a heartfelt thanks to our dedicated committee members this year for sharing their love, dedication and hard work. We are very grateful for your contributions:
Jennifer Faux (I miss you), Kim Thomson, Maika Hill-Higgins, Coy Blanco, Linda DelaCruz, Roberto Vargas, Eddie Ortiz and The Son Caribe Band, Joy Minaai, Judah Oschner, Sunshine Oschner, Alberto Archilla, Nelson Pires & the Staff of OLEO TV, Roberto Hernandez, Noelani Mann, Lincoln Tokita, Tiger & Betsy Jones of Kona, Martha Sanchez-Min & Princess.
We would also wish to acknowledge and thank each of this year's sponsors, vendors, and our local mainstream media. You've all provided wonderful coverage this year.
To the many others within the community who have provided us with so much generous and unconditional support, we thank you all for your time, efforts, and contributions.
Until next year, when we do this ALL over again!
Muchas Gracias Y Mahalo!
Nancy N. Ortiz, Executive Director
Hispanic Center of Hawaii
Albert Torres, Albert Torres Productions
#1 World Salsa Promoter - Los Angeles
To view PHOTOS from event click here!
JUNE 19-21, 2008
McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki
& various other locations
Read about this years Honorees!
SATURDAY'S EVENT AT MCCOY PAVILION INCLUDES:
• Fantastic Local Live Salsa Entertainment ALL DAY FROM 11AM TO 7PM!
• Local & Invited International Arists, DJ’s, & Dance Instructors!
• Dance Workshops and Performances in Salsa, Cuban, Tango, Bachata & More!
• Finals for Salsa Dance Salsa Competition and winners announced
• Food Booths, Arts & Crafts, Specialty Vendors, Silent Auction plus a Beer & Margarita Garden & Fun Activities for Children!
PRESENTED BY THE HISPANIC CENTER OF HAWAII
& ALBERT TORRES PRODUCTIONS
Hawaii Summer Salsa Fest is a World Salsa Championships qualifying location!
For the fourth year “Summer Salsafest” was selected as one of the qualifying locations for the 4th Annual World Salsa Championships, which takes place in Orlando, Florida in December 2008. Winners will win an R/T trip with hotel accommodations to Orlando, Florida to compete and represent Hawaii. For more information please visit World Salsa Competition website.
If you would like to compete please contact us for application. Call Hispanic Center of Hawaii at 808.941.5216 or 808.285.0072 or 808.783.4804 (Salsa HotLine)
or Email us at: info@hawaiisummersalsafest.com
NOTE: Volunteers, Sponsors, Entertainment, Vendors are needed!