The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is the city’s signature springtime event and an annual celebration of cherry blossoms inspired by the age-old Japanese cultural tradition of ''hanami'' (flower viewing).
Our mantra, “there is no stranger under the cherry tree,” welcomes inclusion, participation and celebration of all community groups. Through our community-building events, we want to make the arts accessible and representative of all people across all backgrounds. For the few weeks the cherry blossoms are in bloom, we strive to be united as one community where our shared connection to nature means we are all connected.
History
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival was founded in 2005 by Linda Poole, its executive director, to commemorate the 800 cherry trees given by
Japan to the City of Vancouver.
The 15th annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival ran virtually from 1–25 April 2021. 2020 saw the festival go on hiatus.
Events
The Festival has a roster of events that are put on every year. This year, virtually, the Festival will be featuring:
* Haiku Invitational
* Sakura Night
* Plein-Air Blossom Painting
* Cherry Jam Downtown Concert
* Sakura Illumination
* Kite Dance
* Cherry Blossom Picnics
* Sakura Days Japan Fair
* Blossom Bollywood and Kite Dance
* Bike the Blossom
* Tree Talks and Walks
* BC Blossom Watch Photo Contest
For more information, please visit thei
official website
References
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External links
Official websiteOfficial Facebook pageA Guide to Vancouver's Cherry Blossoms
from Tourism Vancouver
Vancouver Haiku Stone PhotographsArticle from CBC Kids
(March 31, 2014)
Article from CNN.com
(March 5, 2012)
Article from BC Living
(April 4, 2011)
Festivals in Vancouver
Spring festivals
Flower festivals in Canada
Cherry blossom festivals