Cherry Blossom Festival

Sat 18, Sun 19, Sat 25, Sun 26 August 2012, 12pm - 4pm

Japanese Gardens and Peacock Gallery, Chiswick Rd, Auburn

Japanese Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) bloom once a year for about two weeks, providing a beautiful spectacle, one which attracts many visitors to the gardens. Cherry blossom viewing parties (Hanamis) are very significant events in Japan and having a picnic lunch under a blossoming cherry tree is a popular Japanese tradition.

Visitors are invited to enjoy the cherry blossoms at Auburn’s Japanese Gardens; bring along a picnic to gardens and enjoy the variety of performances, demonstrations and activities during the festival.

In 2011 these included Ikebana, Bonsai, Origami, Haiku Poetry as well as expert talks about the Japanese gardens and the cherry blossoms.

Japanese style foods are also available within the Gardens throughout all days of the Festival.

Stay tuned for the 2012 entertainment program.