The Cherry Blossom Festival will take place on Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shoseian “Whispering Pine” Teahouse in Grand Park, 1601 W. Montain St., Glendale.
Urasenke tea ceremonies will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m., 12:15 to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Seating is limited inside the teahouse. Advance paid reservation ($25 per person) is required. For more information, call (310) 849-5432.
Outside performances in the Friendship Garden are free:
10 to 11 a.m.: Japanese dance and koto music by Tendo Ryu and Kotoeda Group
11 to 11:30 a.m.: African drumming by Peace Players and Gerald Rivers
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Katori Shinto Ryu, old-school martial arts by Riichi Kitano Sensei
12 to 12:10 p.m.: Remarks by Consul General Kosei Murota
12:15 to 1 p.m.: Demonstration by Sumo Dan
1 to 1:30 p.m.: Kimono fashion show by Nadeshiko Kai
1:30 to 2 p.m. Sakura song and dance by Mayumi
2 to 3 p.m.: Live music and village dancing by Team Kawachi Ondo
Additional exhibits and displays:
Japanese music by DJ Yui Sensational
Japanese calligraphy
Ink brush painting by Nan Rae Studios
Baked tofu donuts by Ring
L.A. Kansai Club
San Fernando Valley Japanese Language Institute
Bonsai display by Kaz Nakanishi
Katori Shinto Ryu information booth
Kimono culture booth by Nadeshiko Kai
Bachi Yaki food truck
Japanese Consulate booth
Japan House Los Angeles booth
Japan Foundation Los Angeles booth
For more information, call (310) 849-5432 or visit www.glendaleteahouse.org.