The Hawai‘i Chinese Civic Association (HCCA) celebrated its 100th anniversary on November 15, 2025, with a Centennial Mandarin Ball and fundraising gala at the Ala Moana Hotel. The event honored the organization’s century of service to Hawai‘i and its ongoing mission to support the Honolulu community while fostering goodwill between individuals of Chinese ancestry and other ethnic groups. HCCA also continues its long-standing tradition of providing annual scholarships to local students.

As part of the celebration, the Mandarin Jacket Contest featured three categories: Women’s Mandarin Jacket, Women’s Mandarin Gown, and Men’s Mandarin Jacket. Each category had space for ten participants, and a total of approximately 20–30 contestants showcased traditional and contemporary interpretations of Mandarin-style attire.

Dr. ShuHwa Lin was invited to serve as one of the three judges for the Mandarin Ball, marking her sixth time in this role. Dr. Bobbie Yee also participated in the event, joining Dr. Lin for her third year of involvement with HCCA activities. Dr. Yee was originally invited by former HCCA president Leo Young in 2015 and 2016.

By Shu Hwa Lin