CROSS-CULTURAL CONCEPTS

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM Japanese nationals Muna Narikiyo, left, Sachiko Wada and Megumi Yamashita took in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Western celebration of St. Patrick's Day yesterday evening. The three were attending the annual block party at Nuuanu Avenue and Merchant Street.

KIM CHEE OUTREACH

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Kapiolani Community College's annual International Festival, "Journeys," opened yesterday. Students Megumi Homami, left, and Lois Pak made kim chee at a demonstration.