Denver Cherry blossom Festival(June 18・19, 2016)

The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) was held on June 18th and 19th at Sakura Square in Denver, hosted by the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple and Sakura Foundation.   A variety of Japanese culture was on display at festival booths and performances on stage, allowing many people to enjoy Japanese culture during the two days.  
Opening ceremonies on the 18th included congratulatory remarks from the organizers, as well as Congresswoman Diana DeGette and Deputy Consul General Kazumasa Kondo who were in attendance.  
Consul General Makoto Ito also visited the festival on June 19th and exchanged views with the participants.