Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival

Celebrate the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival and the 35^th anniversary of the twinning agreement between Burlington and its twin city, Itabashi, Japan. Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee.

Featuring:

• Greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi
• Opening performance by Burlington’s Do Kon Daiko Japanese drumming group
• Karate, aikido and iaido demonstrations
• A performance by the internationally renowned taiko group Nagata Shachu
• Suzuran odori (traditional dance) performances
• Closing with exhilarating yosakoi dance by Sakuramai Toronto.

Other events planned in honour of Burlington and Itabashi’s 35-year twinning anniversary, include:

• Programs and events at Burlington Public Library.

View the Sakura trees

Cherry blossom trees are located at Spencer Smith Park. Take part in the centuries-old tradition of hanami, the Japanese term for flower viewing. Called sakura in Japan, these cherry blossom trees bloom at the end of April to early May.

Viewing Etiquette

Climbing the cherry trees, pulling on the branches and plucking off the blooms can damage the trees. Stay on existing trails to protect ecologically sensitive areas.