Kendo demonstration at OCBC’s 2019 Hanamatsuri.
ANAHEIM — The annual Hanamatsuri Festival will be presented by Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim, on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, from 1 to 7 p.m. Free admission, open to the public.
Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) is a celebration of the Buddha’s birthday.
Food will include sushi, chicken teriyaki, somen, teri burgers, Spam musubi, and more. Take-out is available.
On stage: Taiko, Nihon buyo (Japanese classical dance), singing and martial arts.
Exhibits: Tea ceremony, Japanese artifacts, kimekomi dolls, ikebana, swords, calligraphy and bonsai.
The festival will also feature games for the kids and a craft boutique.
Free parking with shuttle service at Magnolia High School, 2450 W. Ball Rd., from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
No pets; trained service dogs for people with disabilities are allowed.
For more information: www.orangecountybuddhist.org