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Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Mead Park

Sunday, May, 6, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Free

The 2018 Sakura Matsuri, or Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mead Park in New Canaan.
The event will feature traditional Japanese a folk dance, taiko drumming by UConn Taiko, the story of Hachiko (a loyal Akita dog) and Spartacus (an American Akita therapy dog with K9 First Responders). Hands-on activities include dressing in traditional kimonos, ikebana flower arranging for kids, origami (paper folding), fabric wrapping, and calligraphy.
This event is sponsored by the Japan Society of Fairfield County and the Consulate General of Japan in New York. More information can be found at japansocietyfc.org.

Details

Date:
Sunday, May, 6, 2018
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
www.japansocietyfc.org

Organizer

Japan Society of Fairfield County
Phone:
203-321-5421
Email:
john@mcgettigan.org
Website:
http://japansocietyfc.org

Venue

Mead Memorial Park
241 Park Street
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States
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Phone:
203-321-5421
Website:
https://www.newcanaan.info/departments/recreation/facilities_parks_and_permits/index.php