Date: May 18, 2025
Admission: FREE!
Time: Noon - 6pm
Cherry Blossom Festival Fort Wayne
A program of the Japanese American Association of Indiana (JAAI)
We are pleased to present the program schedule for our virtual 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival!
2021 Program
Check back later for videos of this year's inspiring & entertaining performances!
Introduction to Festival
Mayor Henry's Proclamation
Response to Mayor Henry
Cherry Tree Signage Dedication
Fort Wayne Taiko: 8 selections (Drumming)
Janice Furtner: The Art of Papercutting (presentation)
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Miyabi Ensemble: Torino Yoni (Koto)
Akira Muratani: The Sea in Spring (Trumpet, Violin, & Piano)
Miyabi Ensemble: Yumeno Wa (Koto & Shamisen)
Yasu Ishida: Storytelling, magic, origami
2019 Tea Ceremony
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Dan Quinn: 3 selections (Guitar)
Nakada A Wooden Spoon (Elaina Robbins, Ko Kaiden, Geena Kam) (Vocal & Piano)
Dorothy Kittaka: How The Years Were Named - Kamishibai
Brian Scherschel: Godzilla (1954): The Original Japanese Masterpiece Still Reigns Supreme (Presentation)
Wolfgang Young: (Shakuhachi)
Mari Hardacre - 2021 Anime Winners
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