The Aquarium of the Pacific in Partnership with WOW! Productions
PRESENTS
24th Annual Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival
November 15 & 16 2025
Celebrating the cultures of Japan, China, Philippines & Korea
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
Tickets: www.aquariumofpacific.org
PHOTOS OF THE AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Harvest the magic of the season by enjoying the richness of Asian cultures of the Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival. Our annual Autumn Festival celebrates the arts and culture of Japan, China, Philippines & Korea. Immerse yourself in a weekend of diverse learning opportunities and family entertainment including taiko drumming, lion dancers, acrobats, origami demonstrations, dancers for all cultures, Autumn Festival Heritage Award, cultural story telling in the Marine Life Theatre.
PHOTOS, VENDORS & PERFORMERS
One Man Band Art Nakane - Shark Lagoon
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2018 Autumn Festival was dedicated to
Ron & Stephanie Fujihara |
Cultural Storytelling Marine Life Theater
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AUTUMN FESTIVAL HERITAGE AWARDS PRESENTED BY THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC - SCROLL TO BOTTOM
2025 Honoree:
2025 Honoree:
AUTUMN FESTIVAL HERITAGE AWARD PRESENTED BY THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Award to an organization, community group or individual that actively promotes and keeps alive the culture or blends the cultures of Japan, China, Korea or the Philippines through education, art, cultural outreach or performance or meets the needs of this diverse community through its service.
Award to an organization, community group or individual that actively promotes and keeps alive the culture or blends the cultures of Japan, China, Korea or the Philippines through education, art, cultural outreach or performance or meets the needs of this diverse community through its service.
Honoree - 2025
Eung Hwa Kim
PAST HONOREES
2024
The Terminal Islanders
2022
Gankyo Nakamura
2021
Sino US Performing Arts Organization
2020
Chinese Historical Society
2019
Wendy Fujihara Anderson, nominated by the Aquarium of the Pacific
2018
Rodney Kageyama
2017
Asian for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)
2016
The Grateful Crane Ensemble
2015
Asian and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC)
2014
Cold Tofu Improv Group
2013
Pacific Asia Museum
2012
Korean Resource Center
2011
U.S. Japan Council
2010
East West Players
2009
Angi Ma Wong
2008
FilAm ARTS
2007
Yukari Kai
2006
Arthur Nakane
2005
Chinese American Museum
2004
California State University at Long Beach - Asian American Studies
2003
VFW Nisei Post
2002
Go for Broke Educational Foundation
Eung Hwa Kim
PAST HONOREES
2024
The Terminal Islanders
2022
Gankyo Nakamura
2021
Sino US Performing Arts Organization
2020
Chinese Historical Society
2019
Wendy Fujihara Anderson, nominated by the Aquarium of the Pacific
2018
Rodney Kageyama
2017
Asian for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)
2016
The Grateful Crane Ensemble
2015
Asian and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC)
2014
Cold Tofu Improv Group
2013
Pacific Asia Museum
2012
Korean Resource Center
2011
U.S. Japan Council
2010
East West Players
2009
Angi Ma Wong
2008
FilAm ARTS
2007
Yukari Kai
2006
Arthur Nakane
2005
Chinese American Museum
2004
California State University at Long Beach - Asian American Studies
2003
VFW Nisei Post
2002
Go for Broke Educational Foundation