Flowering, in pink
Canopies of fragrant spring.
Brooklyn celebrates.
—a Haiku in honor of the Cherry Blossom Festival
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has over 200 flowering cherry trees, many of which will be blooming in time for this weekend's Japanese-themed celebration of the cherry blossom. Learn about Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances including the Okinawan pop sounds of happyfunsmile, a J-pop concert by Tokyo sensation ZAN, hip-hop artist Akim Funk Buddha's "Urban Tea Ceremony," a taiko drum concert by the kids from the Genki Daiko team, and a presentation on the history of geisha by documentary filmmaker Miyuki Sohar.
Saturday April 28
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Place: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
Price: Free with garden admission of $8, seniors and students $4, children under 12 free
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