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<\/a><\/p>\nBrooklyn Botanic Garden\u2019s cherry blossom festival, Sakura Matsuri, one of the most anticipated spring events in New York City, returns on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, 2019. The weekendlong festival celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events. The festival is the highlight of the Garden\u2019s mesmerizing hanami (\u201ccherry blossom viewing\u201d) season.<\/p>\n
Based on the Japanese tradition of appreciating the beauty and fleeting nature of cherry blossoms, hanami at Brooklyn Botanic Garden draws New Yorkers and visitors from around the world each spring to view the Garden\u2019s collection of over 200 flowering cherry trees, one of the most spectacular cherry blossom displays in North America.<\/p>\n
Tickets to Sakura Matsuri are required for all visitors. Members enter free with ticket. For more information, visit bbg.org\/sakura.<\/p>\n
Programming for Sakura Matsuri will be presented throughout the Garden, with music and dance performances on stages on Cherry Esplanade and in the newly reopened Plant Family Collection. Tea ceremonies, art demonstrations, activities for kids, and shopping and dining areas will be featured in pop-ups across the Garden, giving visitors the chance to explore new parts of BBG. Details on this year\u2019s festival programming can be found below and at bbg.org\/sakura.<\/p>\n
Cherry Esplanade Stage
\nSamurai Sword Soul
\nAction-packed drama by martial arts masters, led by Sakura Matsuri master of ceremonies Yoshi Amao<\/p>\n
Dancejapan with Sachiyo Ito
\nElegant and colorful Kabuki Buyo dance<\/p>\n
Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY
\nVibrant traditional Minbu dances<\/p>\n
Soh Daiko
\nThunderous taiko drumming<\/p>\n
Taiko Masala
\nTraditional taiko drumming and martial arts, Brooklyn-style<\/p>\n
J-Music Ensemble
\nHigh-octane jazz inspired by anime and video game themes<\/p>\n
Pinky Doodle Poodle
\nHigh-energy, punky female-fronted rock from Japan<\/p>\n
The Molice
\nTokyo\u2019s indie rockers with an edgy twist<\/p>\n
Twisty Bonbon
\nJapanese producer Twisty\u2019s techno-infused music project<\/p>\n
Lust
\nTrippy, edgy Japanese rock from NYC-based trio<\/p>\n
J-Lounge Stage in the Plant Family Collection
\nKawaii and Sugoi Manga with Misako Rocks!
\nBrooklyn\u2019s manga maven shows you how it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n
Neko or Usagi: Anime Quiz Battleground
\nA fun-filled game show from cosplay curator extraordinaire Charles Battersby<\/p>\n
Lafayette Harris Quintet
\nOriginal jazz compositions inspired by Japanese culture<\/p>\n
Yayoi Ikawa with Emeline Michel & Special Guests
\nJazz synthesized from two island cultures, Japan and Haiti<\/p>\n
Yoichi Uzeki Quartet
\nJazz compositions influenced by Uzeki\u2019s native Tokyo pop culture<\/p>\n
DJ Sashimi & Robby Takac
\nEdo-era melodies meet tasty beats, featuring Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac on the shamisen<\/p>\n
Rich Kameda
\nClassic magical illusions with Japanese flair<\/p>\n
Naruto Dance Party: Kohei & TiA
\nKohei teams up with anime-theme songstress TiA.<\/p>\n
Shihori
\nEmotional lyrics and video-game inspired songs<\/p>\n
Ka-Na
\nAcoustic ballads from award-winning songwriter<\/p>\n
Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY
\nTraditional flower-hat dance procession starts at J-Lounge stage and travels throughout the Garden.<\/p>\n
Auditorium Stage
\nSohenryu Tea Ceremony
\nTea masters Soumi Shimizu and S\u014dkyo Shimizu share this ancient traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Eight tea ceremonies, including four for families, will take place over the festival weekend.<\/p>\n
Artist Village in the Plant Family Collection
\nHideyo Okamura
\nJapanese abstract visual art<\/p>\n
Rumi Hara
\nInk illustrations and comic art by a Kyoto native<\/p>\n
Jed Henry
\nIllustrations blending video game characters with Edo-era art traditions<\/p>\n
Togei Kyoshitshu Ceramics
\nFunctional and elegant pottery<\/p>\n
Community Bookstore
\nAn exciting array of Japanese reads<\/p>\n
CosplayNYC
\nMeet the community of zine creators.<\/p>\n
Japanese Market in the Plant Family Collection
\nJ-Fashion Accessories
\nHandcrafted kawaii adornments by Un-Re Designs<\/p>\n
Kokeshi Dolls
\nHandcrafted wooden dolls presented by Kyoohoo of northern Japan<\/p>\n
Minamoto Kitchoan Wagashi
\nSeasonal Japanese confections and treats<\/p>\n
Raaka Chocolate
\nSmall-batch chocolates inspired by Japanese culinary traditions<\/p>\n
Royce\u2019 Chocolate
\nChocolate and matcha from Hokkaido, Japan<\/p>\n
Sushi Pillows
\nWhimsical plush creations by Sushi Designs New York<\/p>\n
Tenugui Wraps
\nDecorative cotton cloths by Wuhao Tenugui Art<\/p>\n
Vintage Kimonos
\nFashions straight from Japan by YokoDana Kimono<\/p>\n
Garden Pop-ups
\nJapanese Garden Stroll
\nA guided tour of BBG\u2019s cloud-pruned trees, torii gate, and koi
\nJapanese Hill-and-Pond Garden<\/p>\n
Koto Corner
\nPop-up concerts throughout the day, curated by Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble
\nAlfred T. White Memorial
\nChildren\u2019s Garden Pavilion<\/p>\n
Mikoshi: Portable Shinto Shrine
\nSee how mikoshi are traditionally used in Japan with the Association of Shinto Shrines.
\nConservatory<\/p>\n
Demo Zone
\nDemonstrations highlighting Japanese culture throughout the day, including Aikido of South Brooklyn and Koka Calligraphy
\nShelby White and Leon Levy Water Garden<\/p>\n
Hobbies: Bonsai, Origami, Games<\/p>\n
Breathtaking Bonsai
\nConservatory<\/p>\n
Bonsai Basics
\nConsult aficionados from the Friends of Bonsai Club.<\/p>\n
C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum
\nEnjoy the Garden\u2019s world-class collection of teeny trees.<\/p>\n
Friends of Bonsai\u2019s Living Sculpture Exhibit
\nA display of Brooklyn\u2019s own bonsai club<\/p>\n
Origami Arts
\nRotunda<\/p>\n
Taro\u2019s Origami Atelier
\nAn evocative array of paper animals and flowers<\/p>\n
Colossal Creatures: Giant Origami
\nAn exceptional demonstration of paper-folding<\/p>\n
Game Stop
\nSchool Lunch Area<\/p>\n
The Game of Go
\nChallenge the pros from the Brooklyn Go Club.<\/p>\n
Karuta
\nExplore this exciting card game with experts from NYC Karuta Club.<\/p>\n
Shogi Chess
\nLearn this ancient game from the masters of New York Shogi Club.<\/p>\n
Kid Stuff
\nVaudeville Origami
\nFold along with Jeremy Aaron Horland in this one-of-a-kind workshop.
\nFragrance Garden<\/p>\n
Fan-Decorating Workshop for Kids
\nDecorate a Japanese fan with natural beet dye (ages 4 and up).
\nDiscovery Garden<\/p>\n
Taiko Drumming for Families
\nA master class for kids with Taiko Masala
\nJ-Lounge Stage in the Plant Family Collection<\/p>\n
Sohenryu Tea Ceremony for Families
\nKids learn about the art of tea with Soumi Shimizu and S\u014dkyo Shimizu.
\nAuditorium<\/p>\n
Samurai Selfie
\nYou Look Radishing!
\nPose in your favorite warrior cutouts or as a daikon radish.
\nCherry Esplanade<\/p>\n
Sakura Eats
\nEnjoy tasty Japanese-inspired food and beverage throughout the Garden. Yellow Magnolia Caf\u00e9, the popular restaurant nestled within Brooklyn Botanic Garden, will offer cherry blossom\u2013inspired dishes and specials by chef Morgan Jarrett throughout the bloom season.<\/p>\n
Garden Shop
\nVisit the newly refreshed Garden Shop for handpicked gifts and items for the home and garden inspired by BBG\u2019s cherry blossoms and other botanicals.<\/p>\n
Cherry Blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
\nThroughout hanami, Brooklyn Botanic Garden\u2019s cherry blossom display is tracked on the CherryWatch web page. Updated each weekday, this map provides up-to-the-petal blooming status for each tree in the main collection, as well as detailed information about each cultivar. BBG encourages visitors to share their own cherry blossom images on social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the hashtags #bbgcherries and #BrooklynBotanicGarden.<\/p>\n
Tickets
\nTickets required for all. Members enter free with ticket. For more information, visit bbg.org\/sakura. Admission to Sakura Matsuri is $30 for adults and $25 for students (ages 12 to 17) and seniors (age 65 and over) with ID. Garden members and children under 12 years of age enter for free. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no reciprocal admissions or group discounts on festival days. Tickets are nonrefundable. All events held rain or shine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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