Sunday, May 01 10am to 06pm
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11225
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Sakura Matsuri, BBG’s annual cherry blossom festival. Known as New York City’s rite of spring, the weekend offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
Some of the performances include:
- Cobu: Taiko and tap with an urban twist
- Taiko Masala: Traditional taiko drumming and martial arts, Brooklyn-style
- The Seventh Annual Sakura Matsuri Cosplay Fashion Show with Original Music by Taiko Masala: The East Coast’s premier outdoor showcase of cosplay’s finest
Activities include:
- Book Signings
- Art demonstrations and workshops
- Tea ceremony workshops
- Shogi and Go game play
Activities include:
Plus there will be shops and tents selling cosplay items, books, accessories, vintage kimonos, wall scrolls and more!
For tickets and a schedule of events visit: http://www.bbg.org
(Children under 12 enter free; senior and student discounts apply; members enter free)