As the trees take on new life, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival bursts onto the scene with Spring. It is a time for us to remember, that, like the trees, we too are constantly growing. And as we grow, we must continue to embrace one another and nurture nature.
During the festival, you can enter the haiku contest, pick up your paint brush and join the other artists at the plein air blossom painting gatherings at VanDusen Botanical Garden (April 5, 12, 19 and 26), “bike the blossoms” on a guided ride (April 27) as part of Velopalooza, or attend the Sakura Days Japan Fair — a two-day family-friendly festival (VanDusen Botanical Garden, April 5 and 6) where you can practise arranging flowers, taste sake, watch geishas dance and learn how to put on a kimono.
Many more events and performances take place during the festival, including dances, photography, music, food and art.
If you want to arrange your own celebration, go to the “neighbourhood maps” section of VCBF.ca; it will show you where the trees are in full bloom.
