May 16
2021
Join us
online!
Due to the uncertainty about when it may be safe to hold the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival on site at the downtown Allen county Library, this year the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held virtually on May 16.
This decision was made out of concern for the nearly 10,000 people who gather annually to celebrate, learn and experience the Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cherry Blossom Festival Fort Wayne 2021
a VIRTUAL event!
This year's festival will be very different from past years. We will NOT be "in person" at the downtown ACPL in 2021. We will be presenting a VIRTUAL festival only. Please check back here frequently to see what we will be offering and how to access it.
PERFORMANCE ARTISTS-virtual (programming available from Noon to 5 pm on May 16)
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New this year! Story Arts Journey, by Yasu Ishida – virtual story-telling, origami and magic
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Koto and Shamisen by Miyabi (from New York) – our featured performers
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Vocal selections by Elaina Robbins, Ko Kaiden and Geena Kam
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Japanese guitar music by Dr. Daniel Quinn
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Shakuhachi or flute music by Wolfgang Young
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Japanese music, “The Sea in Spring, by Akira Murotani (trumpet) with violin (Alex Murotani) and cello or piano (tbd)
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Tea Ceremony, as recorded live in 2019
ACTIVITIES -virtual
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Anime contest (not on-site): Go to http://www.acpl.info/calendar to get the complete information. Entries accepted from April 1 through April 30.
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Browse original artwork from our previous winning artists!
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Animal Crossing gaming (not on-site): Go to http://www.acpl.info/calendar to get the complete information. Registration from May 1 and sessions on May 15 and 16.
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Cosplay (not on-site): Information will be made available on the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival Event page at a later date.
OTHER EVENTS & ITEMS OF INTEREST-virtual
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Presentation on Japanese Monster movies, by Brian Scherschel – Title to be determined
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Dedication of Cherry trees at the Downtown ACPL and Swinney Park
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Children’s Festival crafts to download
VENDORS – virtual (will offer online discount coupons)
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Ohio Kimonos
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Yamerpro
As more events or performances are added, we will list them here. And as more details become available, the activities above will become active links and will take you to pages with more information.
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Date
May 16
Spring 2021
Sponsors & Friends
The Chapman Fund
Petroleum Traders
FCC (Adams) LLC
Continental Structural Plastics
Ford Meter Box
Courtesy of Chuck & Lisa Surack
