Held over nine days (August 20-28), the iconic family-friendly event will pay homage to Japan’s traditions, music, pop culture and food all while capturing the hearts of thousands as the cherry blossoms burst into colour.
This festival theme is centred around ‘Love, Peace and Blossoms’ and focuses on mindfulness, feeling good and savouring the beauty of mother nature.
Crowd favourite Hello Kitty also returns with her very own garden party with themed craft activities, while other activities will include a 9-hole Harajuku themed mini golf course and a Sakura Mocktail Bar where drinks can be enjoyed while listening to a host of DJs playing a mix of Japanese and pop music.
Festival goers are also encouraged to bring their dancing shoes and join the Flower Rave – an energising power-packed dance held every morning at the Flower Power Stage, before experiencing Yu Ni On Taiko – a high spirited Japanese drum blended with percussive sounds and festive song and dance. There will also be other stage performances to enjoy including Ikebana – the art of Japanese flower arranging and story telling.
Cumberland Mayor Lisa Lake says the council is excited to host the return of this spectacular and very important cultural event for the community and greater Sydney, and give visitors an “experience like no other”.
Tickets: cumberland.nsw.gov.au.
Cherry Blossom Festival back in full bloom
THOUSANDS of people are expected to converge on the Auburn Botanic Gardens with the return of the spectacular Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival from this Saturday.
