Homage to the Harbor District Japanese American Pioneers











Location: Harbor District Japanese Community Center
Address: 1766 Seabright Ave. (near PCH)
Artist: Trace Tres Fukuhara
Keywords: exterior, community, cultural, mural
Area: Long Beach Area (mural number 82 in Street Gallery).

"This mural is a visual history depicting the hopes and dreams of the Harbor District Japanese American Pioneers their little known agriculture and commercial fishing contributions, the unjust treatment they suffered during WWII, and their re-assimulation back into society. The mural also illustrates cultural and martial art classes offered at the Center and it is topped-off with an "Obon Odori", a dance celebrating "Life and Harmony.""

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