Beautiful Odori Dance Performance ( courtesy: www.flickr.com)
The spring season which signifies birth and fertility also brings along arrays of colorful festivals. The 8th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Of Southern California Little Tokyo District, Downtown Los Angeles celebrates the springtime glory and Japanese American Cultures. Its all about celebrating is all about welcoming the spring in Japanese way.
This year the festival will continue for two days and will bring in galore of events and entertaining activities. The
Daion Taiko Performing On The Opening Ceremony ( courtesy: www.flick.com)
Events are scheduled on 4th & 5th April, on the streets of Little Tokyo District in Downtown Los Angeles. The best part is the event is free, but you have to shell out some money if you want to try some authentic Japanese cuisine and shop for some unique handicrafts of Japan.
The festival takes place with full gusto irrespective of rain or shine. Along with variety of performance in dance, song & music there are lot many surprises in stored for the visitors. Live entertainment of Japanese Dancing, Kimono fashion show, awards ceremony, cultural crafts, inflatable games for children, sumo wrestling, Odori dance and so on.
There would be three stages: Main Stage, Hawaiian Stage & Martial Arts Arena for you to view performance of your choice. This celebration is for the whole family which offers something for everyone and every age group. So come and enjoy.
