We attended San Francisco's Cherry Blossom Festival for the very first time this year. It was one of the most fun festivals we've experienced, and the parade was simply fantastic! Elise especially loved watching Hello Kitty, the anime costumes and the princesses in the parade. She also enjoyed rhythmically dancing to the beat of the Taiko Dojo. Grandma, grandpa and Uncle Colin joined in on the fun too.
Japantown was bursting with street vendors, festivities, costumes and crowds all eager to celebrate Japanese culture and traditions. The festival took on a more serious tone this year, given the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It was wonderful to see so many people generously donating to support Japanese relief efforts. We had a great time, and would love to make the Cherry Blossom Festival a yearly family event.
