2008 Philadelphia Cherry Blossoms Festival

Vanquiz

Every year in Philly, we have a cherry blossoms festival, usually sponsored by Subaru.

This year the main events is today, Sunday April 13th 2008, at Fairmont Park area.

They have lots of main attractions going on, like Japanese Tea Ceremony, Taiko Drum, Ikebana, Origami, Japanese Dance, Art Stands, Sushi Food Court, etc.

I only got a chance to go for an hour, before my friend's baby birthday party, so, pretty much I only saw the opening ceremony, but at least I got some shots taken from the festival.

You can check my gallery HERE

Is there anyone else live in Philly and happened to go to the festival?

Shima

I don't live in the area, but a friend of mine who I studied Japanese with several years ago does... and she posted pictures on her flickr.

http://flickr.com/photos/itsumoshokyuuichi/sets/72157604528440995/

I am really envious of both you and her... wish I could have attended the cherry blossom viewing!!

Vanquiz

Thanks for posting the links to her gallery, yeah, pretty much it's similar, I even saw "Alice in Wonderland" in her shots too, great photos.

Is that her in the last photo in Orange/Red Jacket? I dont recall seeing her on the festival, she probably was there after I left , since I just spent an hour there, I hope next year I can stay till the end, and I hope next year you can come too

bikingbets

I love your gallery!
What lens were you using?

Betsy

Vanquiz

Thank you ...

All photos in that Cherry Blossoms gallery were taken with Canon 100-400, still learning on how to use that lens on its best ...

Cuong

Those awesome blossoms make a great background for the Taiko drummers.

Cuong