Hanamatsuri

Hanamatsuri Festival

Open to the Public! No Admission Fee!

 

Delicious food, cultural exhibits and demonstrations, and games

April 20th & 21st, 2024
1:00-7:00 PM

Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival) celebrates the birth of Siddhārtha Gautama, who became Śākyamuni, the historical Buddha. We adorn the pavilion (hanamido) that shelters the baby Buddha statue with flowers and offer the statue sweet tea representing the gentle rain falling in Lumbini Garden on the day of Siddhārtha's birth.

 

  • Exhibits: Tea Ceremony, Japanese Artifacts, Kimekomi Dolls, Calligraphy, Ikebana, Swords, and Bonsai.

  • On Stage: Aikido, Taiko Drums, Nihon Buyo (Classical Dance), Kendo, Karate, and Japanese Singing

  • Free parking and shuttle service from Magnolia High School to Festival, 12:30 - 7:30 pm.