A mikoshi (portable shrine) carried by Rafu Mutsumi Kai at last year’s Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival.
The Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival will be presented by the City of Torrance Community Services Department on Sunday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Columbia Park, 4045 190th St. (at Prairie), Torrance.
The family-friendly event, featuring food, crafts, and performances, is free and open to the public with free parking and shuttle service at 20420 Madrona Ave., Torrance.
Main Stage schedule:
11:15 a.m.: Umeboshi L.A. (matsuri pop-up band)
11:45 a.m.: Rafu Mutsumi Kai (mikoshi shrine procession)
12 p.m.: Welcome remarks by Monica Harte with Mayor George Chen
12:05 p.m.: South Bay Little Angels (traditional Chinese dance)
12:45 p.m.: L.A. Koto Ensemble (traditional Japanese music)
1:30 p.m.: Fujima Seiyumi Kai (Nihon buyo dance)
2:15 p.m.: Matsutoyo Kai (traditional shamisen music)
3 p.m.: Sawami (vocalist and Torrance Theatre Co. member)
3:30 p.m.: Asano Taiko U.S. (L.A. community team)