What to Do at the Festival:

Eat. Freshly prepared teriyaki chicken and beef, noodles, sushi, and other Japanese delicacies are for sale inside the Denver Buddhist Temple gym (upstairs) and beer garden (downstairs).

Be entertained. Continuous live entertainment is featured throughout the day on the outdoor stage. Check out the entertainment schedule in your program or on display outside the temple gate for performance info and times.

Shop. A variety of Asian-themed arts and crafts, textiles, and other unique merchandise is for sale in the marketplace of covered booths located south of the stage. Festival vendors travel from near and far (as far away as Hawaii!) to bring you cool stuff. If you need more cash, look for the ATM machine just south of the stage.

Watch. There’s lots to watch at the festival, including demonstrations on bonsai (miniature trees), shodo (calligraphy), ikebana (flower arrangement), and chanoyu (the tea ceremony). Check the Cultural Exhibits and Demos page for times and locations.

Learn. Want to know about Buddhism? Denver Buddhist Temple ministers will present informative talks inside the main chapel (a must-see!) at select times.

Refresh. How about a cold beer or soda to take the edge off the heat? Both are available in the beer garden located downstairs in the temple.

Take a chance. Why not buy a raffle ticket or two from the friendly folks inside the temple? Cash prizes awarded!

Stock up. Inspired to prepare your own great Japanese food at home? Stop by the Pacific Mercantile for foodstuffs and household goods from Japan and elsewhere in Asia.

Dance. Become a part of the performance at Saturday night’s Obon odori, a traditional outdoor street dance. Watchers will be treated to a colorful display of kimono-clad participants and colorful Japanese lanterns. It’s a bit of Old Japan right here in Denver!

Come back again. If you’re here on Saturday, return on Sunday for more great entertainment, food, and shopping. If you’re here Sunday, make plans to attend next year’s festival in June. Domo arigato! (Thank you for coming!)

	33rd Cherry Blossom Festival
	Denver, Colorado


Save the date for the 34th Cherry Blossom June 17-18, 2006 Sakura Square, Lawrence Street between 19th & 20th Streets Downtown Denver If you are interested in volunteering at the festival, please contact us! General information email: cherryblossom@tsdbt.org Please check back for updated information.
What to Do at the Festival: Eat. Freshly prepared teriyaki chicken and beef, noodles, sushi, and other Japanese delicacies are for sale inside the Denver Buddhist Temple gym (upstairs) and beer garden (downstairs). Be entertained. Continuous live entertainment is featured throughout the day on the outdoor stage. Check out the entertainment schedule in your program or on display outside the temple gate for performance info and times. Shop. A variety of Asian-themed arts and crafts, textiles, and other unique merchandise is for sale in the marketplace of covered booths located south of the stage. Festival vendors travel from near and far (as far away as Hawaii!) to bring you cool stuff. If you need more cash, look for the ATM machine just south of the stage. Watch. There’s lots to watch at the festival, including demonstrations on bonsai (miniature trees), shodo (calligraphy), ikebana (flower arrangement), and chanoyu (the tea ceremony). Check the Cultural Exhibits and Demos page for times and locations. Learn. Want to know about Buddhism? Denver Buddhist Temple ministers will present informative talks inside the main chapel (a must-see!) at select times. Refresh. How about a cold beer or soda to take the edge off the heat? Both are available in the beer garden located downstairs in the temple. Take a chance. Why not buy a raffle ticket or two from the friendly folks inside the temple? Cash prizes awarded! Stock up. Inspired to prepare your own great Japanese food at home? Stop by the Pacific Mercantile for foodstuffs and household goods from Japan and elsewhere in Asia. Dance. Become a part of the performance at Saturday night’s Obon odori, a traditional outdoor street dance. Watchers will be treated to a colorful display of kimono-clad participants and colorful Japanese lanterns. It’s a bit of Old Japan right here in Denver! Come back again. If you’re here on Saturday, return on Sunday for more great entertainment, food, and shopping. If you’re here Sunday, make plans to attend next year’s festival in June. Domo arigato! (Thank you for coming!)
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