Cumberland City Mayor Steve Christou says health and safety measures are in place to ensure the festival (Saturday, August 21 to Sunday, August 29) follows health directives.
The festival is Cumberland’s signature event of the year and allows residents and festival-goers from around Sydney “to our part of town, taste, explore and discover while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom”.
“We know the past few weeks have been difficult. That’s why it’s important to give our community a chance to get outdoors, indulge in delicious foods and enjoy the offerings of this anticipated event,” he said.
Capturing the hearts of Sydneysiders, the festival will feature a walk through the cherry blossom trail, a mix of traditional and pop Japanese culture, food, music and entertainment.
It will run daily over nine days from 9am to 5pm and will give festival goers an exclusive opportunity for an Instagramable picture with the blossoms, a meet and greet with festival favourite Hello Kitty and Japanese inspired mindfulness meditation.
Entry is free for Cumberland City residents and all children four years-old and under, and $10 for non-residents. Tickets are essential for all festival goers.
Tickets are now available, and places are limited. For more information and to secure your spot visit cumberland.nsw.gov.au.
