2012 Sakura Sunday Festival

Sunday, April 15th was the date for the 2012 Sakura Sunday, possibly one of the biggest Japanese culture events in Philly. For those who don’t know what Sakura Sunday is, it’s the marquee event for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Philadelphia. The festival is an initiative to encourage the better understanding of the cultural, social, and educational cultures of Japan and the US and Sakura Sunday is the festival’s biggest day.

Hundreds of people came out to be a part of this annual celebration on Sunday. From the Japanese community to the cosplayers and anime fans who came out en masse, Sakura Sunday was a colorful sight to behold. People lined up to partake of many events, from viewing workshops on calligraphy and origami, watching live demonstrations of multiple martial arts, to seeing a live (and colorful) Taiko Drum and Dance routine performed by Tamagawa University. Even the cosplayers had their moments, from a Harajuku Fashion show to a cosplay show done by members of Zenkaikon.

Overall, it was an amazing event. From the colorful sights of the cosplayers to the thunderous sounds of the Taiko drums, Sakura Sunday was an amazing experience.