Event Report: Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival 2024

Sydney's spring "tradition" Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival in the Auburn Botanic Gardens is in full swing. Let's ask some visitors and Japanese performers what they like about the festival.

Japanese dancer Hikaru Shine (left) , Japanese hula hoop artist Shiho Sparkle Hooper (second from the right), and visitors at the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival 2024. Credit: SBS

 The Cumberland City Council estimated the flow-on economic impacts in the local economy would be $3.8 million.

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