On Sunday, November 5th, A3M received the Autumn Festival Heritage Award during the Heritage Award Ceremony at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

The Autumn Festival Heritage Award is awarded 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.  

"Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival - Harvest the magic of the season by enjoying the richness of Asian cultures of the Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival.  Our 16th 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 storytelling in the Marine Life Theatre and children's craft including the Fish Kite and much more."