The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring wonderful cuisine and cultural performances.



The objective of the Gala is to promote friendship and international goodwill between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Festival participants are offered a unique insight into the cultures of the region through dance, song and regional cuisine by some of Hawaii's most famous chefs and restaurants.

Performers:
Bin-I Cultural Troupe of Ilocos Norte (Philippines)
SUGAREN (Koch, Japan)
Sonoda Gakuen High School (Hyogo, Japan)
The Ryukyu Koten Afuso-ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai (Okinawa, Japan)
The Ryukyu Koten Afuso-ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai Hawaii (Hawaii)


[  Date  ]  Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:00pm-9:00pm
[ Venue ]  Hawaii Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Ave.)
               Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1
[ Ticket ]  Local Selling Price $85 ($35 tax-deductible)


* ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE *

Chef: Vikram Garg	Halekulani http://www.halekulani.com/ Ahi Tartare, Crispy Papadom and Pickled Beets
Chef: Marc Anthony Freiberg	Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Braised pork belly, dinosaur kale, sunchoke puree & kabocha pumpkin coconut curry
Chef: Gordan Streng	Tango Contemporary Cafe http://tangocafehawaii.com Hamakua Mushroom Risotto with garlic shrimp

Chef: Rodney Uyehara	Beachhouse at the Westin Moana Surfrider http://www.beachhousewaikiki.com “Yuzu Kosho Poached Atlantic Salmon” Soy Ginger Jus, Tofu & Sea Asparagus salad
Chef: Russell Siu	3660 on the Rise http://www.3660.com Pan Seared Furikake Crusted Filet of Salmon, Edamame Salad, Yuzu Butter Sauce with a Kabayaki Drizzle
Chef: Nobu Matsuhisa	Nobu Waikiki http://www.noburestaurants.com Nobu Style Ahi Poke
Chef:Leighton Miyakawa	Ruth's Chris Steak House http://www.ruthschris.com Beef Tenderloin on Crostini and served with our special horseradish sauce
	Wolfgang's Steak House http://wolfgangssteakhouse.com/ Wolfgang’s Steak House Grilled Colorado Lamb Chop served with cream spinach and mashed potatoes
Chef: Masami Shimoyama	Hakone Restaurant at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki http://www.princeresortshawaii.com Beef Shogayaki (thinly sliced beef marinated in Hakone’s special ginger and soy sauce and sauteed with onions to perfection)

Chef: Roy Yamaguchi	The Original Roy's Hawaii Kai http://www.roysrestaurant.com Chocolate souffle dessert
Chef：Miho Ishimori	Satura Cakes http://www.saturacakes.com Mangomisu (Tropical tiramisu featuring mascarpone cheese, mango puree and hand-made mango preserve,Topped with fresh mango )
Chef: Alan Wong	Alan Wong's Restaurant http://www.alanwongs.com Waialua Chocolate Decadence "5 Layers of Chocolate Heaven"