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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Set At BBG
Celebrate the arrival of spring on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Sakura Matsuri. The Garden’s 23rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival features more than sixty special events that include musical and dance performances, de-monstrations, workshops, anime (Ja-panese animation) screenings, exhibits, and guided tours, all honoring the cultural traditions of Japan. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Sakura Matsuri is a festive tribute to the striking beauty of more than 220 Japanese flowering cherries and their exuberant blossoms which continue to astonish and inspire awe. In Japanese culture, the fleeting cherry blossom is a poignant symbol of life in bloom, the promise of spring, and the passing brilliance of nature. In this spirit, become immersed in the rich culture of Japan, where the legacy of Japanese flowering cherries dates back twelve centuries. The charismatic TV personality Yoshi Amao will emcee the festivities at the Cherry Esplanade during the en-tire fun-filled weekend. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All activities are free with Garden admission and take place rain or shine with indoor locations provided for all activities in the event of rain. A detailed schedule of the festival is available by visiting Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Web site at www.bbg.org or by calling the public events hotline at 1-718-623-7333. New events this year include: • Samurai Sword Spectacle perform-ed by Samurai Sword Soul...a new theatrical work takes a historical and often humorous look at Japanese Samurai culture. • Breathtaking Japanese animation inspired by springtime and cherry view-ing. • Contemporary Japanese Mime & Music inspired by the centuries-old theatre of Kabuki. • Japanese Origami Crane Confec-tions with chef Max Kitano of Suga-rworks...delightful, elegant, and edible confections. • Washi Paper Jewelry with Julie Kahaya...an amazing renaissance in paper and design. • Traditional innovative choreography that combines classical dance with modern arrangements of folk songs by Japanese artist Sumisuzu • Shikendo Swordsmanship with Modern Samurai Dojo...a dazzling display of sword techniques by Samurai masters and students Returning favorites include: • Taiko Drumming. •The Art of Sencha, with Tea Spe-cialist Heidi Kothe-Levie of Ito En, enjoy the history, horticulture, and an-cient ceremony of green tea. •Tsutsumi, Japanese Gift Wrapping by Kate’s Paperie, discover the subtleties and intricacies of this symbolic art of giving. The Garden is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays from April through Sep-tember. The Garden is closed Mondays, except on public holidays. Children under 16, all school groups, Garden Members, and Frequent Visitor Pass holders are admitted free at all times. Seniors are admitted free all-day Fri-day, and the Garden is free to the public on Saturdays until noon, and on Tues-days. The Garden has entrances on Flat-bush Avenue and at 900 Washington Avenue. By subway, take the 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway or the B or Q train to Prospect Park. By bus, use the B41, B47, B48 or B71. Parking is available at 900 Washington Avenue for a fee. For more information call 718/623-7220. Additional information is also offered online at www.bbg.org.
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