30 April - 01 May 2011
Participate in New York City's "rite of spring" at Sakura Matsuri, a phenomenal weekend at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrating Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances.
Hanami at BBG is a month-long celebration from April 2 to May 1 that celebrates the Japanese cultural tradition of enjoying each moment of the cherry blossom season.
Hanami culminates in the two-day Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a weekend celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
Enjoy contemporary and traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, Japanese DJs, presentations on the art of manga, tea ceremonies, and workshops for all ages.
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
30 April - 01 May 2011
Interactive Bronx map
