The 11th annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Columbia Park in Torrance Sunday, April 7. The event will feature food, arts and crafts and music and other live entertainment. Pictured is the 10th annual festival that took place in 2023. The 10th annual Cherry Blossom Festival came to Columbia Park in Torrance this Sunday, March 26, 2023. The event had venders, food trucks, arts and crafts and music.
The 10th annual Cherry Blossom Festival came to Columbia Park in Torrance this Sunday, March 26, 2023. The event had venders, food trucks, arts and crafts and music. The 10th annual Cherry Blossom Festival came to Columbia Park in Torrance this Sunday, March 26, 2023. The event had venders, food trucks, arts and crafts and music. In Japan, the centuries-old practice is known as “hanami,” or “flower viewing.” Most specifically, it’s gazing in wonderment at Japan’s unofficial national flower: the cherry blossom.
As the weather begins to turn warmer, the Columbia Park trees are also starting to bloom, said Monica Harte, cultural services manager for the city of Torrance. Harte said at least three of the park’s trees are in full bloom and she’s hoping the cooler weather forecast for this weekend doesn’t deter the color display.
Sone Kenko, Los Angeles’ consulate general of Japan will speak along with Torrance Mayor George Chen.