Cherry Blossom is Japanese festival. In Japanese term, cherry blossom known as "Sakura". The flower of genus Prunus trees bloom in the spring season, which consider as Cherry Blossom. These are White and Pink flowers. The Cherry Blossom is assumed to be a native of the Himalayas. It looks marvelous when the Cherry trees bloom at its peak. You must visit it once.
National cherry blossom festival Washington DC
In 1912 Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo had gifted 3000 Cherry trees to City of Washington DC. In 1927 School children had initiated planting the Cherry trees and also added some fun activities, Which called the first “festival” in 1927. There are many up-gradation in celebration over the year. Hence National Cherry Blossom festival has started as an annual celebration to honor the …show more content…
"Sakura Matsuri" offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. As BBG is botanic garden you will find different types of Prunus trees like "Kanzan", "Okame", "Shirotae" etc. You will get chance to see all different types of flowers blooming at different stages.
Address:- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Event date & time:- April 30 and May 1, 2016 10am - 6pm
Admission fees:- Adults - $25, Seniors (65 and over) - $20, Students 12+ with valid ID - $20, Children under 12; BBG Members - Free
Main attractions:-
Soh Daiko
The Asterplace
Samurai Sword soul
Kuropop
Cobu
Taiko Masala
Image source:- Photo by Mike Ratliff and Liz Ligon Courtesy of Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Culture
National cherry blossom festival Washington DC
In 1912 Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo had gifted 3000 Cherry trees to City of Washington DC. In 1927 School children had initiated planting the Cherry trees and also added some fun activities, Which called the first “festival” in 1927. There are many up-gradation in celebration over the year. Hence National Cherry Blossom festival has started as an annual celebration to honor the …show more content…
"Sakura Matsuri" offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. As BBG is botanic garden you will find different types of Prunus trees like "Kanzan", "Okame", "Shirotae" etc. You will get chance to see all different types of flowers blooming at different stages.
Address:- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Event date & time:- April 30 and May 1, 2016 10am - 6pm
Admission fees:- Adults - $25, Seniors (65 and over) - $20, Students 12+ with valid ID - $20, Children under 12; BBG Members - Free
Main attractions:-
Soh Daiko
The Asterplace
Samurai Sword soul
Kuropop
Cobu
Taiko Masala
Image source:- Photo by Mike Ratliff and Liz Ligon Courtesy of Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Culture