Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
The World Umbrella Dance took place at Vancouver Art Gallery on April 13, 2013.
Hundreds of people had a great time dancing to the music of Shabop!
First, a warm up with Shiamak Vancouver.
Then, the official dance.
Tetsu Taiko was drumming to the beat of the music. A great combination!
Two umbrellas getting cosy after the dance. Beautiful design by Anthony Redpath.
Yep, it’s back to rainy weather, Vancouver. But it doesn’t mean that you should stay at home. You can still take beautiful pictures of cherry blossoms under the rain. This was taken at Burrard station on April 4th during Cherry Jam.
As a new cherry scout, there are three tools I find indispensable: my camera, the guide Ornamental cherries in Vancouver by Douglas Justice (to identify cherry trees) and my Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 designer umbrella!
If you’re coming to Sakura Days Japan Fair this week-end, you can buy the umbrella at VanDusen Garden Shop (or pick it up at Urban Tea Merchant in Downtown Vancouver).
Did you know? You can purchase the umbrella by itself to support the festival. (You don’t have to join the dance if you don’t want to).
It’s not too late to join the World Umbrella Dance. There are still two rehearsals dates: Monday April 8 at the Roundhouse and Friday April 12 at Kitsilano. The dance will take place at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza on Saturday April 13 2013.