Aloha! Get ready to register for the Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering & Film Festival, presented by Korean Adoptees of Hawai’i this October 10-13 in Honolulu!
All transnational and domestic adult adoptees (age 18+) of Asian and mixed Asian heritage are invited to attend this international event – the first of its kind to be hosted in Hawai’i.
Full registration for the Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering will include meals, conference sessions, optional activities, and the inaugural Asian Adoptee Film Festival, showcasing the artistry and expression of Asian adoptee filmmakers.
Online registration for the Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering & Film Festival will begin this Saturday, May 31, at www.kahawaii.org/mini08/registration.html
Register early, from May 31 through June 15, to take advantage of the discounted registration fee of $75. General registration will be available from June 16 through August 10, for $90. Late registration, from August 11 to October 1, will be at an increased rate of $125.
Registration fees will cover your materials, the Aloha Dinner on Friday, film festival tickets and transportation between the Hawaii Prince Hotel and theater on Saturday, Sunday’s breakfast and conference sessions.
Optional add-ons include cultural and recreational tours and activities, souvenir T-shirt, and a Sunday evening gala luau (including food, drinks, entertainment and transportation).
Guests of adoptee attendees may also register for the entire event, or for the film festival only, plus optional cultural and recreational tours and activities.
Payment will be available by PayPal (credit card or bank transfer), or by mail (check or money order).
Visit http://www.KAHawaii.org/mini08/ for complete information about the Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering & Film Festival, and to register starting May 31.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* CONFERENCE SESSION PROPOSALS due June 1 (e-mail to info@KAHawaii.org)
Download the proposal form at:
http://www.kahawaii.org/files/AAAGFF%20Session%20Proposal%20Form.doc
Forms are also available at:
http://groups.google.com/group/AAAGFF-Update/files?hl=en
* DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
The Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, a luxury oceanfront hotel ideally situated at the gateway to Waikiki and diagonally across the boulevard from world-class shopping at Ala Moana Center, will serve as the official hotel for the Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering. Why stay at the Hawaii Prince Hotel? Registration, some meals, conference sessions, and transportation to/from the film festival and other activities will all be provided here. Transportation to/from other locations will not be provided.
A specially discounted rate of $155 USD (plus taxes) per room per night has been arranged for Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering participants. This rate – a generous reduction from the regular rack rate of $425 – is available for room check-ins starting Sunday, October 5, through the check-out date of Saturday, October 18. All guest rooms have ocean views, high-speed Internet access and many other amenities.
For reservation information and complete hotel details, including golf club discount, parking rates, spa/salon info, cancellation policy and more, please visit our website: http://www.kahawaii.org/mini08/hotel.html
* CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS
Visit our website at http://www.kahawaii.org/mini08/travel.html to view an overview of the available discounted rates provided by Hertz.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Hawai’i this October! Please view our website for complete details about the Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering & Film Festival: http://www.KAHawaii.org/mini08/
E-mail us at info@KAHawaii.org with your questions or comments.
Mahalo!
