Save the Date for Sakura Sunday
The wait is over and the springtime celebration of the season is here! Come to National Harbor's official participating event of the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday.
Join us on Sunday, March 24th from 11am - 6pm for a wide array of free cultural activities including an artisanal Japanese marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, a Sakura Spirits Garden and more!
Scroll down for the list of performers and marketplace vendors.
Cultural
Performances
Taking place on the Plaza Stage
Experience Japanese culture first-hand with a variety of musical and dance performances, demonstrations and more!
Kuniko Kanawa: Opening ceremony Traditional Shintō Kagura ceremonial blessing dance to celebrate your event, and wish for happiness, peace, prosperity of this festival and guests.
Prince George's County Memorial Library System: Enjoy a family friendly reading of a book featuring Japanese culture.
Sumi-e Society of America, Inc.: painting demonstration
Capital Area Budokai: Kenkonkai: Dojo - Japanese Sword Training
Capital Area Budokai: Mugaikai
Capital Area Budokai: Jodokai
Nen Daiko Performance: Nen Daiko is the taiko ensemble of Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Fairfax Station, Virginia, and has been performing in the Washington DC metropolitan area since 1994.
Okinawa Cultural Performance: Okinawa's traditional performing arts embody the diverse culture of the islands and marry regal dance forms, classical sounds, and storytelling.
Okinawa Shinkanucha Band: Okinawan pop song band from Virginia.
Kuniko Kanawa: Closing ceremony
Japan Rail Modelers of DC on display by the Plaza from 11am - 6pm
Check back soon for additional performances!
Japanese
Market
Under the Capital Canopy
Explore Japanese crafts, merchants and artwork as well as sweet and savory bites at the Sakura Sunday Marketplace.
Panda Tea House: Indulge in delicious boba tea from National Harbor's own Panda Tea House.
Hanarno Sushi: Specializing in sushi and other Asian dishes, try a variety of their top dishes.
Tiger Tea by Food Fest: Try a variety of bubble teas and other refreshing beverages.
Baz LLC: Handcrafted Wooden Chopsticks
Arise Bazaar: Kimonos and Textiles
Emani King: Anime Art/Painting
Shamkids Closet: Clothing
Anime USA: Anime
Chouquette Chocolates/Joyful Bath: Chocolates
Supon Creative: Naked Decor
Phowheels DC: Pho and other foods
KJ Vending: shopping & retail
Belladonna Fashions: Lolita Fashion
Sonny Bunny: Anime/Jpop clothing and accessories
Greentea Design: Scrolls and Paper Wares
IT Cosplay: Plush Toys
Origamians: Origami
ChowPow: Funko Pops, Key Chains, Plushies
Jeneko in Japan: Anime Plushies & Crafts
Food Fest: Taste of Japan
Check back soon for additional merchants!
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