Celebrate the beauty of Roosevelt Island's spectacular cherry blossom trees with community events sponsored by Roosevelt Island Residents Association. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Cherry Blossom Walk, led by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society, beginning at RIHS Visitor Center Kiosk. Suggested donation $10.00. The following events are FREE. Southpoint Park 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Community Picnic. Bring your own food and blanket. Food and beverages will be sold at food trucks. FDR Memorial Four Freedoms Park 1:00 pm Shamisen (Kicho Kai) Japanese String Ensemble 1:30 pm Japanese classical Dance (IchiFuji-kai Dance Association) 2:00 pm Samurai Swordsmanship (Iaikai) 2:25 pm Karate (JKA Karate Shiroma) 3:05 pm Koto (Masayo Ishigure and Koto Shamisen Ensemble) 3:40 pm Japanese blues (Kayo Yoshioka of Neo blues maki) 4:15 pm Japanese Taiko Drummers (Sohdaiko) Gallery RIVAA 3:00 pm Japanese Ink Painting Workshop (open to all ages) 4:25 pm Gerald Starlight (Japanese flute) |
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