A Better Chinatown Association HNL

A Better Chinatown Association is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization on a mission to build an Arch in Honolulu's Chinatown and to promote economic development.

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Honolulu Chinatown’s new arch will be built at King and Kekaulike Streets and will honor ten individuals who made significant contributions to Hawaii’s Chinese community. Their profiles will be inscribed at the base of the arch’s two pillars for visitors to read.

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We are grateful to all those who joined us for the Honolulu Chinatown Arch groundbreaking ceremony this past weekend. This community-led initiative was conceived to honor the neighborhood’s rich cultural legacy while supporting continued revitalization efforts. #honoluluchinatown

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https://t.co/WIhzD0BwSv “The arch is only phase one, because we want to make Chinatown a beautiful place, a tourist attraction... I’m telling you if you’re coming to Hawaii, that will be the place to visit, besides Waikiki,” Eddie Flores Jr. said.

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“This project has been four years in the making,” said Eddie Flores, Jr., chair of the A Better Chinatown Association. “The arch will serve as a welcoming symbol and help position Chinatown as a destination for both visitors and local residents.” #HonoluluChinatown #honolulu

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https://t.co/YMq7k5TZF6 The Chinatown Kekaulike Archway project broke ground this past Saturday morning, February 28th! Follow this page to stay up to date on our progress!

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Their votes were sent directly to Joseph Hu who made the final accounting. The selection process was fair and transparent.

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https://t.co/KEKjgmrze0 - The first Honolulu Chinatown Arch at King and Kekaulike Streets will honor fourteen Chinese individuals who made significant contributions to the Chinese community and #Chinatown in Hawaii.

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Dr. Lucy Wong, Gifford Chang, Joseph Hu, and Eddie Flores, Jr. The selection committee received the names of twenty-six qualified candidates for consideration. They made the final selection by secret ballots for the fourteen honorees.

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@HonoluluGov's Chinatown will soon have a new arch! The privately funded project to construct an arch at King & Kekaulike is expected to be completed by Dec, 2026. Get to know the team leading the Honolulu Chinatown Kekaulike Archway project by visiting: https://t.co/2OnxHFBXBT

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The mission of ABCA is to build a Chinatown Arch, to promote economic development activities, and to work closely with the city to have a safe and clean Chinatown. #Honolulu #Chinatown

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Our mission is to design and build an archway for one of the oldest Chinatowns in the United States. #Chinatown #honolulu