2016 Cherry Blossom Festival Fort Wayne (Exotic Instruments, Chopsticks, Sushi, Samurai, Martial Arts, Tea Ceremony, Origami, Silk, Anime, etc.)NEW

What do you think of when you hear "Japan"? Cherry blossoms, kimono-clad ladies, exotic musical instruments, chopsticks, sushi, samurai, martial arts, tea ceremony, origami, silk, anime characters, bonsai trees......

The Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival has it all! For 11 years we have introduced Japanese culture in many forms to Northeast Indiana and the surrounding states.

Are you interested in traditional Japanese Koto music or contemporary Classical Japanese music? Internationally known Duo Yumeno will be back with traditional and original arrangements of Koto and cello. Our own Dan Quinn will play contemporary Japanese music for guitar.

For 5 hours, Noon to 5 pm, the downtown Allen County Public Library will be alive with Japanese arts, crafts and culture, from our popular Goldfish Catch and Chopstick Challenge games for kids to Karaoke for older folks. Activities will take place on the Plaza, in the Great Hall, in the downstairs auditorium, the Gallery, and in Children's Services.

Five hours ... so little time and so much to do!!! Come and experience a little bit of Japan! See why thousands of people visit the Cherry Blossom Festival in Fort Wayne each year!

Official Website: www.CherryBlossomFW.com