HI HCR33

Designates November 22, 2023, as "Kimchi Day" in the State of Hawaii.

Recognizes 2023 as the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrant workers in Hawaii.

Acknowledges that approximately 50,000 Hawaii residents identify as ethnically Korean and have contributed to the state's diverse culture.

Notes that kimchi's traditional preparation process ("kimjang") was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2013, and highlights its nutritional benefits including probiotics, vitamins, and minerals.

References South Korea's "National Kimchi Day" on November 22, which represents the eleven major ingredients and twenty-two health benefits of kimchi, and notes similar designations passed by California in 2021 and Virginia in 2022.