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]]>The weather, the trees and the people were all celebrating the beauty of spring.
The Sakura trees are said to embody in the Buddhist concept of mono no aware, which is the awe found in impermanence, since they bloom at once and for only about a week.
What is exceptionally fun about the festival is that it also celebrates the panoply of Japanese culture, past and present, including drumming, dancing, gaming, martial arts, manga and Anime Cosplay.
The festival is great fun for kids of all ages!
Of course it was rife with photo-tunities!
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]]>The audience used its tear off ballot to vote, Artist ANDRE and Marthalicia Matarrita were clear favorites in round one.
We both fell in love with Marthalicia’s first painting and were locked in a silent bidding war to purchase it.
Round 1 also saw Jaquelyn and Tony Carter eliminated but both had a decent showing.
Round 2 featured Ki Sub Lee, Krissy Whiski, A.E. Kieren and a Wildcard drawn from names thrown into a hat upon entry.
Shout out to our good buddy Soren Hansen for the lead on this fun combination of art, competition, theatre and adult beverages!
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