After a few years of cancellations from the pandemic and a recent mass shooting, the free weekend-long event at Barnes Park on April 15 and 16 seeks to be a place for the community to gather togeth…
The free event on April 15 and 16 at Barnes Park showcases Japanese and Japanese American culture with dancing, taiko drums, a tea ceremony, traditional crafts, foods and family-friendly activities.the event, going 23 years strong
, has been back since the coronavirus pandemic. The weekend-long festival has been held in Monterey Park since the 1970s. Japanese folk dancers and taiko drumming groups are set to perform, along with Polynesian dancers, Japanese singers, karate groups and tribute bands from the community. There will be cultural exhibits and demonstrations — from origami to brush painting — for everyone to try.
“We’re exposing the next generation to the food, music; our community,” said committee chair Karen Ogawa. “Japanese Americans are a very tight-knit culture.” Ogawa said that bringing back the Cherry Blossom festival after the Jan. 21 shooting is “healing and significant… especially after what happened here“It has been an extremely healing process for us to see each other; for the community to be with each other in times of need.”killed in the mass shooting.will have a booth for donations and resources, and representatives from Asian Americans Advancing Justice and other community partners will be present.
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