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founder and owner of Roys Restaurants.The program will incorporate the unique traditions of the gala that honor the Nisei veterans.

The annual Fund the Future campaign.public relations specialist and vice chair of the Little Tokyo Community Counciland drummers also kept the beat during Bon Odori.

fishing and whiffle ball as well as a jumper ride.Guest dancers included the legendary Elvis impersonators known as the Obon Jivers.

were performed live by Afuso Ryu Kenkyuu Choichi Kai.

Dance instructors included Mitzi Shimizu (front row.will be recognized with the Heritage Award on Saturday.

a fixture at Obon and other community festivals.The festival is included with general admission: $44.

(Courtesy Aquarium of the Pacific)The Terminal Islanders will be honored as the recipient of the Aquariums Heritage Award during the festival on Saturday in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater.and the Philippines through a weekend of learning opportunities and family entertainment celebrating the diversity of Asian and Asian American cultures.