Video above shows cherry blossoms in bloom in LouisvilleAs many other areas get ready to celebrate the beauty of spring, Alabama is doing the same by commemorating the many cherry blossoms in bloom around the state.Cherry blossom viewing or “hanami” is a traditional Japanese custom that honors nature and encourages taking time to enjoy the beauty of the blossom each spring. Nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is partnering with the Japan-America Society of Alabama to use the local cherry blossoms to teach people about this tradition, as well as honor the Japanese community around Birmingham. Local Japanese groups will be featured, some performing traditional music or dance, and others providing educational crafts and activities to take part in.Take a look at cherry blossoms in Tokyo below. Food and other festival-related items will be available for purchase.Admission to the event is free for all.People who want to go to the festival can see the blossoms on Saturday, March 29 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Full Schedule:Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m.Briarwood Japanese Children’s Club 10: 30 a.m.Soran Bushi 11: 00 a.m.Birmingham Kendo Club 11: 30 a.m.Geni Skendo 12: 45 p.m.The Saddekni Trio 2: 00 p.m.Shinkendo of Birmingham 3: 00 p.m.Tea Ceremonies at Toshinan Tea House: 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
Video above shows cherry blossoms in bloom in Louisville
As many other areas get ready to celebrate the beauty of spring, Alabama is doing the same by commemorating the many cherry blossoms in bloom around the state.
Cherry blossom viewing or “hanami” is a traditional Japanese custom that honors nature and encourages taking time to enjoy the beauty of the blossom each spring.
Nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is partnering with the Japan-America Society of Alabama to use the local cherry blossoms to teach people about this tradition, as well as honor the Japanese community around Birmingham.
Local Japanese groups will be featured, some performing traditional music or dance, and others providing educational crafts and activities to take part in.
Take a look at cherry blossoms in Tokyo below.
Food and other festival-related items will be available for purchase.
Admission to the event is free for all.
People who want to go to the festival can see the blossoms on Saturday, March 29 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Full Schedule:Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m.Briarwood Japanese Children’s Club 10: 30 a.m.Soran Bushi 11: 00 a.m.Birmingham Kendo Club 11: 30 a.m.Geni Skendo 12: 45 p.m.The Saddekni Trio 2: 00 p.m.Shinkendo of Birmingham 3: 00 p.m.
Tea Ceremonies at Toshinan Tea House: 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.
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