Cherry Blossom Festival Fort Wayne

We are pleased to present the program schedule for our virtual 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival! 

2021 Program

Check back later for videos of this year's inspiring & entertaining performances! 

Introduction to Festival

Mayor Henry's Proclamation

Response to Mayor Henry

Cherry Tree Signage Dedication

Fort Wayne Taiko: 8 selections (Drumming)

Janice Furtner: The Art of Papercutting  (presentation)

Miyabi Ensemble: Torino Yoni (Koto)

Akira Muratani: The Sea in Spring (Trumpet, Violin, & Piano)

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Miyabi Ensemble: Yumeno Wa (Koto & Shamisen)

Yasu Ishida:  Storytelling, magic, origami

2019 Tea Ceremony

Dan Quinn:  3 selections (Guitar)

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Nakada A Wooden Spoon (Elaina Robbins, Ko Kaiden, Geena Kam) (Vocal & Piano)

Dorothy Kittaka: How The Years Were Named - Kamishibai

Brian Scherschel: Godzilla (1954): The Original Japanese Masterpiece Still Reigns Supreme (Presentation)

Wolfgang Young: (Shakuhachi)

Mari Hardacre - 2021 Anime Winners

Fort Wayne Taiko: 8 selections (drumming)