CELEBRATE THE CULTURES OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS DURING THE AQUARIUM’S 14th ANNUAL PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL
Experience dance, music, cuisine, and cultural artifacts of the Pacific Islands on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, at the Aquarium of the Pacific
WHAT:
Discover and explore the rich and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands at the Aquarium’s 14th annual Pacific Islander Festival. The festival will include traditional craft demonstrations, educational programs, and an ocean of entertainment, including music and dance performances. Enjoy hula, Tahitian drumming, Hawaiian games, and the work of artisans. Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Fijian, Tongan, Chamoru, Marshallese, Kiribati, and Maori cultures will be featured.
HONOREE:
Regina “Ning” Quenga Ceremony: Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. at Honda Blue Cavern The award is presented in recognition of dedicated service to the Pacific Islander community.
WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
COST: Included with general admission: $29.95 adult (12+), $25.95 senior (62+), and $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age three and Aquarium members
Click here for $10 OFF adult admission on June 3 or 4. Regular $29.95, just $19.95 with coupon!
PUBLIC INFO:
(562) 590-3100 or http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/pacific_islander_festival/
AQUARIUM:
The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 11,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the Ocean Science Center, Molina Animal Care Center, and the new FROGS: Dazzling and Disappearing, Our Water Future, and Archerfish exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. The Aquarium has won a 2015 Travelers' Choice Award for Aquariums, as awarded by TripAdvisor® travelers, and the 2016 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits.
