Sakuri Matsuri – Cherry Blossom Festival in Botanic Garden
The start of spring season in Brooklyn falls on a different day than the rest of the boroughs. The year’s favorite season is celebrated on April 29th this year by the admiration of Cherry Blossoms in Botanic Gardens. Sakura Matsuri, Brooklyn’s spring Cherry Blossom Festival, is more than just visually appealing scenery to decorate your social media profile; it’s a celebration of Japanese culture. For $30.00 per ticket ($25.00 for students) you can watch, participate and indulge in over 60 events.
Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Amirai Mathias, 18, cosplay as a character from the Japanese anime, “Naruto”.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families at the BBG Tea Center in the auditorium.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Soumi Shimizu teaches the art of tea.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Corey, 23, Lloy, 23, Wesley, 23, Kyle, 23, Shanice, 23 (left to right) cosplay as various characters from different Japanese anime.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Jeremy Horland teaches origami to families.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – J-Music Ensemble performs jazz music inspired by Japanese anime and video game theme songs.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Religious Shinto shrine dedicated to “INARI”, the God of harvest and protector of plants.Sakura Matsuri, Botanic Garden Brooklyn April 29th, 2017 – Main Stage, Cherry Esplanade.
