A cherry tree grows in Brooklyn _ actually, 220 trees
It's cherry blossom time at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year: Sakura Matsuri, the annual cherry blossom festival, scheduled for May 2-3.
The festival, in its 28th year, offers 50 events and performances celebrating Japanese culture and the blossoming of the garden's 220 cherry trees. Programs include Japanese music from taiko drumming to pop, an anime voice actor panel, bonsai pruning workshops, and a kimono show.
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