Richmond News
The theme of this year’s Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival is “smile.”
The annual festival will celebrate the arrival of spring under more than 250 Akebono Japanese cherry trees in Garry Point Park on Sunday, April 6.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of cultural performances, explore exhibits and demonstrations, experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and sample delicious offerings from a selection of food trucks and vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Sakura tent features performances and demonstrations on the main stage, including welcoming messages from Mayor Malcolm Brodie and festival directors, and performances by taiko drummers, folk singers and dancers. …