The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i in Mo'ili'ili will usher in 2008 with its biggest celebration, the New Year's 'Ohana Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13.

The JCCH and Mo'ili'ili Field will transform into a showcase of international cuisine and entertainment, cultural art displays and demonstrations and a craft fair and book sale.

Keiki activities include kimono dressing, make-and-take activities, games and storytelling.

All activities reflect the JCCH's motto and theme of this year's festival: honoring our heritage, embracing our diversity, sharing our future.

Admission is free. Scrip can be purchased for food and other activities.

A free shuttle service will run throughout the day between the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's Dole Street parking structure and JCCH, located at 2454 S. Beretania St. Parking is free at the UH parking structure on Dole Street.

For more information, call JCCH at 945-7633, e-mail info@jcch.com or go to www.jcch.com.

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