Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
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Between 11 am and 4 pm, the Hanami Tent will offer displays and demonstrations from local artisans including calligraphy, bonsai and origami, as well as the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
In the Sakura Tent, visitors can experience an ikebana demonstration, and performances by taiko drummers, folk singers and dancers.
Children of all ages are invited to the Chibi-Chan Tent to learn how to fold origami creatures using special Japanese paper and techniques.
There is also the opportunity to enjoy a range of Japanese menu items from an array of local vendors.
Check out the video below for a sneak peek of what you might expect to see at this year’s Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival.
HANAMI TENT DEMONSTRATIONS
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- WAKAYAMA KENJIN KAI BONSAI DISPLAY AND DEMONSTRATION BY MR. T. YAMAURA
- “CHADO” TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATION
- SENIOR’S CRAFT DISPLAY
- “SHODO” CALLIGRAPHY DEMONSTRATION
- SAKURA ART DEMONSTRATION
- CREATIVE CARD DEMONSTRATION
- “TEMARIMO” DEMONSTRATION
- MAMA KIYOKO’S CREATION DISPLAY
- “TAKEYA SUSHI” BOOTH
- OCHAYA – JAPANESE TEA
SAKURA TENT PROGRAM
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Ikebana Demonstration (by Stephen Kuo Sogetsu Style)
1:00 – 1:30PM – Welcome & Speeches
1:40 PM – Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
2:00 PM – Steveston Minyo Singing
2:20 PM – Steveston Japanese Language School Kimono Show
2:45 PM – Apple Choir Group
3:00 PM – Special Guest Performers (Shamisen & Taiko by Nori Nori & Komori)
3:30 PM – Collaboration Presentation (Drumming/Singing/Dancing) & Audience Participation
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