2024 - 7th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Event (Live Taiko, Bon Dancing, Food, Martial Arts..) Seabrook TempleNEW

The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Event at Seabrook Buddhist Temple promises to be a vibrant and exciting celebration of Japanese culture. The event is set to take place at the Minto Dance Club, which will be adorned with beautiful cherry blossoms and other traditional decorations.

One of the highlights of the festival will be the live Taiko drumming performance. Taiko drums are large, barrel-shaped drums that have been used in Japanese culture for centuries. The rhythmic beating of the Taiko drums is sure to get the crowd energized and excited.

Another exciting aspect of the festival will be the Bon Dancing, a traditional Japanese folk dance that is performed during the Bon Festival, a Japanese Buddhist celebration honoring the spirits of ancestors. The dancers will be dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, and festival-goers will be encouraged to join in and dance along.

The festival will also feature martial arts demonstrations by skilled practitioners. These demonstrations will showcase various forms of Japanese martial arts, including karate, judo, and kendo. Visitors can expect to be impressed by the agility and precision of the martial artists.

In addition to these cultural performances, the festival will also offer a variety of delicious Japanese food and snacks, including sushi, ramen, and mochi. There will also be various vendors selling Japanese crafts and souvenirs.

Overall, the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Seabrook Buddhist Temple promises to be a wonderful celebration of Japanese culture, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Festival Date
April 28, 2024

Event Time
12 pm - 3pm

Festival Location
The Temple is located at 9 Northville Rd. Seabrook, NJ. which is right off Route 77. There is a sign on the corner and the SBT is right near the corner.