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Sakura Sunday

Sunday, April 05 2009, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday, April 5, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Horticulture Center, Fairmount Park
Montgomery Drive & Belmont Avenue (I-76 Exit 341)
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Free Admission
Join us in Fairmount Park for a spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture! Sakura Sunday is Philadelphia’s own o-hanami,­ the Japanese tradition of revelry beneath the blossoming cherry trees. Sakura Sunday is the centerpiece event of our Festival and will feature a wide array of events:

Taiko Drum and DanceCherry Tree Planting Ceremony
Martial Arts DemonstrationsJapan's Cherry Blossom Queen
Origami, Calligraphy & CraftsTea Ceremony Demonstrations
Kimono / Japanese Art VendorsTours of Shofuso
Japan America Food Courtand much more!

Shuttles will transport visitors between Center City and the Horticulture Center.

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