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FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011

27th Annual Ohanami Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival

Vancouver's Cherry Blossom season is deeply intertwined with Japanese heritage and culture and at the University of British Columbia, visitors can stroll through the Nitobe Memorial Garden, an authentic Japanese "Tea and Stroll" Garden which is considered among the top five Japanese Gardens outside of Japan. This weekend take part in the 27th Annual Ohanami Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival with Tea Ceremonies, Guided Tours, Kamishibai, Shakuhachi and Koto Performances, Paper Lanterns, entertainment, origami, haiku, food, drink and more!

Visit the Nitobe Memorial Garden for Mokuyokai's 27th Annual  Ohanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) Festival on April 9, 2011.Visit the Nitobe Garden this weekend to take in the 27th Annual Ohanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) Festival. Enjoy a day of Japanese culture and tradition with Tea Ceremonies, storytelling, music and entertainment, lit paper lanterns, origami and food and drinks. There will also be a prayer for those affected by the Japan tsunami and earthquake outside Asian Centre.

  • DATE: April 9, 2011
  • TIME: 12:00pm - 7:00pm [12:30pm - 5:30pm: Tea Ceremonies | 12:00 - 5:00pm: Guided Tours | 1:30pm & 3:30pm: Kamishibai (storytelling) | 1:00pm - 5:00pm: Shakuhachi & Koto Performances | 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Paper Lanterns | 6:00pm: Prayer and Bell ringing at Asian Centre]
  • LOCATION: Nitobe Memorial Garden: 1895 Lower Mall, University of British Columbia Campus, Vancouver (map)
  • COST: Child (6-12): 3.50 | Youth/Senior/Student: $4.50 | Adult: $6 [Tea: $10-$15 | Sakura Bento Box: $10 - RSVP]
  • WEBSITE: Vancouver Mokuyokai Society | Event Info





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