2014 Japanese Cherry Blossom Family Festival (Music, Live Taiko and Bon Odori dancing, etc.)NEW

Come out to see Bower Museum annual Family Cherry Blossom festival will include face painting for the kids, Bonsai displays, art and entertainment: Live Taiko and Bon Odori dancing and more.

Date
Sunday, Apr 6, 2014

Time
12:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Location
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art Santa Ana, CA

Margaret and Cleo Key Courtyard

Schedule
12:00 - 3:30 pm
• Face painting, cherry blossom and paper fan art projects
• Bonsai Display by Kofu Bonsai Kai Club
• Shan The Magic Sculptor, creates candy fantasy

12:00 pm - Nihon Buyo: the classical dance of Japan performed by Hanaygi Rokufumi
12:30 pm - Koto: (13-string zither) Performed by Yukiko Matsuyama
01:00 pm - Intermission
01:45 pm - Shamisen: (percussive lute) performed by Mike Penny
02:15 pm - Taiko: (folk drumming) performed by Taiko Center of Los Angeles
03:00 pm - Bon Odori: Japanese folk dance

Free admission to special exhibition: Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies In Ancient Egypt, is limited to the first 1,500 people on a first come, first served basis. Each recipient must be present. Tickets can be picked up in the North Wing.

Free admission is also included to Bowers Museum permanent exhibitions, Kidseum and limited engagement exhibitions including: Beethoven: The Late Great; Sacred Realms: Temple Murals by Shashi Dhoj Tulachand; Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands; California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos; Vision of the Shaman, Song of the Priest; California: The Golden Years; Ancient Arts of China, and Framed: Step into Art at Kidseum.

Free admission to Bowers Kidseum included. Kidseum hours: 10 AM – 4 PM

For more information, contact (714) 567-3600.