Apr 5, 2009 11:39 pm US/Eastern
Farimount Park Celebrates Japanese Culture
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
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Philadelphians headed to Fairmount Park on Sunday afternoon to celebrate blossoming cherry trees and Japanese culture.
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Philadelphians headed to Fairmount Park
on Sunday afternoon to celebrate blossoming cherry trees and Japanese culture.
Sakura Sunday, the Japanese tradition of revelry beneath
the blossoming cherry trees
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featured lived Japanese music, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations.
The weather was perfect for the colorful festival, and
Mayor Nutter was on hand to participate in a
Ceremonial Cherry Tree Planting.
Partners for the 2009 Festival include the City of
Philadelphia, Fairmount Park Commission, Morris
Arboretum of the University
of Pennsylvania, and Shofuso
Japanese House and Garden. Funding for the Festival is generated through
proceeds from the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Gala and Silent Auction
and individual and corporate sponsorships of cherry trees
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