Looking for an event to kick off spring? Try the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at the Bowers Museum. This year’s festival features Taiko Center of Los Angeles and visiting artist Fuden Daiko from Fudenji Zen Monastery in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy. Enjoy beautiful folk and classical dances, as well as koto and lute music of Japan. Feast your eyes on the work of world-renowned candy sculptor Shan Ichiyanagi and round out the day with art projects and face painting for the entire family.
The Cherry Blossom Festival will be held Monday, April 8th, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The location is the Key Courtyard and Bowers Kidseum at 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA.
The festival is free, although a general admission to the museum may be required. Visit the Bowers Museum website here for more information.