Sakura Matsuri is a major event held annually in Cowra, in which many locals, Australian and International visitors have the opportunity to experience and learn traditional elements of the Japanese culture.
This year’s Sakura Matsuri incorporates some new and exciting changes designed to attract families and school-aged children. The emphasis is on involvement and education with workshops featuring traditional Japanese crafts such as Origami, Calligraphy, Ikebana and Bonsai held at various times from Wednesday to Friday.
Saturday 27 September is Family Fun Day. For the all-day admission charge of just $17 per family you can enjoy a range of activities designed to entertain every age group. Children will be well catered for with the extremely popular Obstacle Course and Kids Corner. For the ‘children at heart’ there are Sumo Wrestling Tournaments, Karate, Sword Demonstrations, Tea Ceremonies, Origami, Calligraphy, Ikebana, Kite Making / Flying and Bonsai demonstrations.
On Sunday 28 September the festival concludes with a Reconciliation Service and wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Australian and Japanese War Cemeteries at 10.00am. (NO CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY)
A selection of Japanese food (bento boxes and sushi rolls) is available at the Restaurant, open daily 8.30 am to 5.00pm.
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Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival - Exhibitions and Shows, Festivals and Celebrations, PerformancesSakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) is a Japanese celebration heralding the arrival of spring every year when the cherry blossoms are at their best. The festival is held at the Japanese Garden in and is based on the traditional Japanese festival of the same name. During this time the Garden celebrates the coming of spring, focusing on Japanese culture and the beauty of the delicate cherry blossom. During the four day Festival a number of Japanese cultural events and workshops are held including Ikebana, Origami, Calligraphy, Shibori, Karate, kite flying, tea ceremonies, music recitals, sake tasting, local food and wine, pottery, bonsai demonstrations, Sumo Wrestling and kimono dressing. A wreath laying ceremony is also held at the Australian and Japanese War Cemetery on Sunday 28th September, and Cherry Trees are planted along Sakura Avenue. Open Time8.30am - 5.00pm Daily |
 Contact Details:Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival Cowra Japanese Garden Binni Creek Road Cowra, NSW 2794 Telephone: 02 - 6341 2233 Fax: 02 - 6341 1875 Email: garden@cowra.nsw.gov.au Website: www.cowrajapanesegarden.com.au | |||||||||||
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