Saturday, April 29–Sunday, April 30, 2017 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Sakura Matsuri offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. The festival celebrates the Japanese cultural tradition of enjoying each moment of the cherry blossom season.
Main Stage at Cherry Esplanade
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Soh Daiko
Thunderous taiko drumming
1–1:45 p.m.
Dancejapan with Sachiyo Ito
Elegant and colorful Kabuki Buyo dance
2–2:45 p.m.
Samurai Sword Soul
Action-packed drama by martial arts masters
3–3:45 p.m.
Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY
Vibrant traditional Minbu dances
4–4:15 p.m.
NY Suwa Taiko Kids All Stars
The next generation of taiko talent
4:15–5 p.m.
Taiko Masala
Traditional taiko drumming and martial arts, Brooklyn-style
5:15–6 p.m.
The Eighth Annual Sakura Matsuri Cosplay Fashion Show
With Hosts Becka Noel and Dhareza Cosplayza and original music by Taiko Masala
The East Coast’s premier outdoor showcase of cosplay’s finest
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