Friends of Shoseian presents Cherry Blossom Festival at the Shoseian “Whispering Pine” Teahouse in the Brand Park, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201, on Sunday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friends of Shoseian invites the public to the annual festival featuring tea ceremonies, martial arts, a kimono booth, Japanese music, dance, calligraphy, sumo, a Japanese food truck, and more!
Entrance to the Festival is free with no tickets required. All are welcome!
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES:
10:00 – 11:00: Japanese Dance & Koto Music by Tendo Ryu & Kotoeda Group
11:00 – 11:30: African Drumming by The Peace Players & Gerald Rivers
11:30 – 12:00: Katori Shinto Ryu – Old School Martial Arts by Kitano-sensei
12:00 - 12:10: Remarks by Consul General Kenko Sone of Japan
12:15 – 1:00: Sumo by Sumo Dan
1:00 – 1:30: Filipino Combat and Healing Arts by the Kailukuan School
1:30 – 2:00: Kimono Show by Nadeshiko-kai
2:00 – 2:30: J-Pop/Rock Music by Allie Takehana “The Kewpiez”
2:30 – 3:00: Live Music & Village Dancing by Team Kawachi Ondo
TEA CEREMONIES:
Seating Time: 10:00am - 10:45am; 12:00pm - 12:45pm; 1:30pm - 2:15pm
*all seatings are by reservation only.
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS
Japanese Music by DJ “Yui Sensational”
Japanese Calligraphy – Shodo Table
Ink Brush Painting by Nan Rae Studios
Virgil’s Healing Hut
San Fernando Japanese Language Institute
Akane’s Chibi Art & Brett’s Art World
“Friends of Shoseian” Booth featuring Japanese Onigiri, Mochi & snacks
Bonsai Display by Kaz Nakanishi
Katori Shinto Ryu Information Booth
Kimono Culture Booth by Nadeshiko Kai
Doskoi Style Food Truck
Japanese Consulate Booth
Japan House Booth
Japan Foundation Booth
