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Sun, May 03
|Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House
Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival (Ohanami)
Join us for the Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival, a celebration of Fairhaven’s sister city friendship with Japan! Experience the beauty of cherry blossoms and immerse yourself in Japanese culture with activities, art, raffle, demonstrations, and a museum tour.
TIME & LOCATION
May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House, 11 Cherry St, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Celebrate spring at the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society’s Cherry Blossom Festival (Ohanami) 🌸
📅 Sunday, May 3 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House
11 Cherry Street, Fairhaven, MA
🎟 FREE admission (lunch sold separately)
Join us for a day of Japanese culture, music, and tradition at the historic Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House (Captain Whitfield’s home). Enjoy an open house, live performances, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Festival Highlights:
• Kamishibai (Japanese paper theater)
• Folk music & Shin Daiko (taiko drumming)
• Martial arts demonstration
• Ikebana (flower arranging)
• Origami & Japanese name-writing
• Kimono display & Japanese goods for sale
• Raffles featuring a Japanese kimono and themed gift baskets
🍱 Optional Bento Box Lunch ($20)
Includes lunch, drink, and dessert (no raw items). Advance reservation required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp-rMXW9RnP8nO2ACXEeMB7FiVUQ_torwoR6ruOKQkEx2N7g/viewform
🌸 Hosted by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society
Come celebrate friendship, culture, and springtime beauty!