Bella Terra is cancelling the Japanese Spring Festival due to the announcement from the California Department of Public Health. We are looking into re-scheduling and will keep you updated. Thank you.
Join us for a Spring Celebration honoring the beautiful Japanese culture and music on the Green. Enjoy a Japaneses Tiako Drum Performance, Harp & Koto Performance, Japanese Dancers, Ikebana (Flower) Arrangement Demonstration, Kimono Dressing Demonstration, Japanese vendors, FREE face painting and kids’ crafts for children.
SPRING TIME IN JAPAN
Spring in Japan is from March to May. The cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura, are usually only in full bloom for around one week. For many Japanese, the blooming of the cherry blossom trees symbolizes human life, transience and nobleness. The Japanese love to celebrate and cherish the cherry blossoms trees during the limited flowering period and many people hold ‘flower watching’ parties known as hanami. You cannot travel to Japan in spring without appreciating the beauty of the sakura and experiencing a hanami party for yourself!
SCHEDULE:
1 PM Koshin Taiko
1:30 PM Harp & Koto Duo: Miriam Suzuki , Saeko Kujiraoka
2 PM Japanese Dance: Wakayagi Rinsen & 3 Children Dancers
2:30 PM Sogetsu Ikebana Demonstration: Marilyn Okaneko Drageset
3 PM Kimono Dressing Demonstration: Yoriko Takami
3:30 PM Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration: Kuniharu Yoshida
1 - 4 PM Face Painter & Kids’ Crafts
VENDOR BOOTHS:
JNTO Japan National Tourism Organization
Sunny Seki: Children’s Book & Traditional Japanese Wooden Toys
Bonsai Display
Location: The Green (in front of Century Theaters)
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Parking: Please park in the structure by Century Theaters
Seating: Chairs will be provided first come first serve.