Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
One drizzly Saturday this May, we journeyed to Brooklyn Botanical Garden to take out DJKung's cousin and her boyfriend for some sightseeing. They are both huge fans of martial arts and bonsai gardening. Luckily, the Sakura Matsuri was being held during the weekend. It ties perfectly with the Japanese-themed holdings that Brooklyn Garden has. The event was very well-attended.
DJKung amidst the pretty cherry blossoms. The damp weather lifted by midday, and we had gorgeous sunshine to enjoy.
What we find particularly interesting was that there was quite a collection of kids in cosplay outfits. Some of the Lolita outfits were quite impressive. There were several photographers too, out taking portrait shots.
Japanese garden.The calendar for the day was action-packed. We stayed for the Kodo drums and the sword exhibition. We were also fortunate to enjoy the rest of the park too. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden has an impressive Japanese garden, a lush Spanish bluebell walkway, a huge tree peony selection (it was not in bloom yet when we visited), and a huge conservatory with bonsai and plantings of desert, tropical and temperate flora.
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