The Aquarium of the Pacific in Partnership with WOW! Productions
PRESENT
18th Annual Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival 2019
November 16 & 17 2019 - 9am to 5pm
Celebrating the cultures of Japan, China, Philippines & Korea
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA

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

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
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

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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
PAST HONOREES
2018
Rodney Kageyama

2017
Asian for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)

2016
The Grateful Crane Ensemble
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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