DENVER — The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival is back this weekend at Sakura Square.
Organized by the Sakura Foundation and Tri-State/Denver Buddist Temple, the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday at Sakura Square in the heart of downtown Denver.
The 50th annual festival celebrates Japanese culture through music, dance, exhibits, arts, crafts, dance and food.
Here's a look at some of the highlights:
- Live performances of traditional Japanese dancing, singing, instrumental music, Taiko drum ensemble performances, judo, karate and aikido demonstrations.
- Cultural demonstrations and lectures on topics such as bonsai (tree sculpting) and Buddhist teachings.
- Japanese-themed marketplace with jewelry, toys, artwork, pottery, accessories, clothing and anime.
- Live art demonstrations, chilled somen (thin wheat flour noodles) and other snacks.
- Japanese cuisine including sushi, teriyaki burgers, manju, spam musubi, teriyaki chicken plate lunches and teriyaki beef bowls and sake and craft beer.
Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square in Denver
The Cherry Blossom Festival serves as the largest fundraiser for the operations and programs of the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple and Sakura Foundation.
Admission is free to the Cherry Blossom Festival, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sakura Square between 19th and Lawrence streets.
For more information on the Cherry Blossom Festival, visit: CherryBlossomDenver.org. You can also follow the Cherry Blossom Festival on Facebook.
> Editor's Note: 9NEWS is a sponsor of the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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