- A25 -

Mask Donation Our founders Victoria Tan Speech at Hawaii State Legislature Welcome to the HAPICA. VictorElena Tan Victor Tan Speeches in UH Manoa In 2014 Victor and Elena Tan established the nonprofit organization named Hawaii Asia Pacific Institue of Culture and Arts HAPICA with the purposes of promoting cultural understanding increasing community awareness of andcelebrate the performing arts and culture of the Asia Pacific Regionthrough sponsorship of public events and festivals active perpetuation ofthe forms of art cultural exchange of artistic talents and other activitiesArouse and give direction to local national and international interest inthe performing arts of the Asia Pacific Region encourage the talent andability of professionals and enthusiasts and foster the development andgrowth of skills and expertise within the region Preserve and protect the artistic cultural resources in Hawaii andwithin the Asia Pacific Region which together represent our globaldiverse ethnic heritage and society and promote and facilitate the social welfare of our population inneedincluding youth and the homeless and create healthy communities. HAPICA regularly goes to nursing homes childrens hospitals schools and other institutions for charity performances and donations. HAPICA has also donated money to orphanages in China.