The Aquarium of the Pacific in Partnership with WOW! Productions
PRESENT
21st Annual Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival 2019
November 14 & 15 2021
Celebrating the cultures of Japan, China, Philippines & Korea
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
Due to the Covid requirements - we are uncertain if it will be virtual or live - stay tuned!
Harvest the magic of the season by enjoying the richness of Asian cultures of the Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival. Our 18th 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 and children's craft including the Fish Kite and much more.
PHOTOS, VENDORS & PERFORMERS ARE FROM 2018 AUTUMN FESTIVALS
One Man Band Art Nakane - Shark Lagoon
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2018 Autumn Festival dedicated
Ron & Stephanie Fujihara |
Cultural Storytelling Marine Life Theater
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2019 CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION & EXHIBITIONS / GREAT HALL
Kimekomi Dolls by Yukari Kai
Sumi-e Calligraphy with Dave Durr & Gary Ellsberry
East West Discovery Press
CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES / GREAT HALL
Origami Magic - Saturday & Sunday
Hisako Tan, Ted & Jeff Mio
Learn to make origami with the masters!
Kids Craft with Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles - Saturday & Sunday
Exhibit by Sino US Performing Arts Organization - Saturday only
Dragon Boat Making - Peking Opera coloring kits - Bookmarks (as supplies last)
SHARK LAGOON
ARTHUR NAKANE: Tne Man Band performs Sat. & Sun: 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm
MARINE LIFE THEATER
10:15 a.m. - Sat & Sun. Cultural Storytelling with Robie & Steve La on the Hang Drum
AUTUMN FESTIVAL HERITAGE AWARD
2019 HONOREE - WENDY FUJIHARA ANDERSON
Saturday, 11/16/19 at 1:40 pm with musical introduction by Ryujin Taiko
THANKS - Event Volunteers
La Quetta Shamblee & Grace Ishihara
MAIN PERFORMANCE STAGE
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PERFORMANCES: SATURDAY, 11/16/18
10:00 am - Christine Hu - Chinese Zither Guitar 10:15 an - Cultural Storytelling at Marine Life Theater 10:40 am - Northern Shaolim Kung Fu - Lion Dance 11:45 am - Wei Zhong - Tea Pot Balancing & Changing Faces 12:20 pm - Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts 12:55 pm - Ryujin Taiko 1:40 pm - HERITAGE AWARD 2:30 pm - Minyo Odori Kotobuki-Japanese Dance 3:10 pm - Leeyoungnam Korea Arts School 4:00 pm - Fusion Duet by Bei Bei & Jon Monter, presented by Sino US Performing Arts Organization |
PERFORMANCES: SUNDAY 11/17/18
10:00 am - Christine Hu - Chinese Zither Guitar 10:15 am - Cultural Storytelling at Marine Life Theater 10:40 am - Northern Shaolim Kung Fu - Lion Dance 11:45 am - Wei Zhong - Tea Pot Balancing & Changing Faces 12:20 pm - Yuujou Daiko - Japanese Taiko Drumming 12:55 pm - Kayamanan Ng Lahi-Filiphino Folk Dance 1:40 pm - Matsubayashi Shorin-Rym of Little Tokyo - Karate 2:30 pm - Kyo No Kai by Nakamura Ganko 3:10 pm - Daion Taiko 4:00 pm - Kim Eung Korean Dance Group |
IMAGES OF THE AUTUMN FESTIVAL
AUTUMN FESTIVAL HERITAGE AWARD
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.
2019 HONOREE
Wendy Fujihara Anderson
PRESENTING the Award on Saturday, 11/16/19 at 1:40 pm
Musical Introduction by Ryujin Taiko
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.
2019 HONOREE
Wendy Fujihara Anderson
PRESENTING the Award on Saturday, 11/16/19 at 1:40 pm
Musical Introduction by Ryujin Taiko
PAST HONOREES
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
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