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Saturday, Mar 30, 2024
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Free Event
David Lam Park
1300 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver, BC
Description
Celebrate the beauty of spring amidst a canopy of cherry blossoms at The Big Picnic, part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. Held at David Lam Park, this event promises a day filled with cultural experiences, interactive activities, and captivating entertainment. Join them as we gather under the 100 Akebono cherry trees for a memorable celebration of community, creativity, and the arrival of spring.
Highlights
Cultural Experiences:
- Engage in meaningful conversations at the Conversation Corner and forge new connections with fellow festival-goers.
- Delight your taste buds with an expanded array of culinary delights from food trucks offering a wide range of mouthwatering treats.
Interactive Activities:
- Unleash your creativity with crafting workshops where you can create wooden models of ABLOOM, paint intricate designs on paper fans, and fashion friendship bracelets.
- Dive into the art of origami at various booths, where you can fold, shape, and play with paper to create beautiful works of art.
Entertainment Schedule:
- Enjoy live performances throughout the day, including yoga sessions, traditional Japanese ceremonies, musical acts, and dance performances.
Activities and Installations
- BreakOUT: Immerse yourself in an interactive movement piece transmitted through headphones, offering a unique group experience.
- Haiku Exhibition: Explore a showcase of haikus by artists from diverse backgrounds, celebrating the beauty of nature and culture.
- Blossom Bento by ABURI To-Go: Indulge in delectable Japanese cuisine curated by Minami, featuring fresh and flavorful dishes.
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