Host Tim Gaffaney talks with Gregory Wada the founder and Executive Director of the Davis Cherry Blossom Festival which will be held April 13-14. They discussed what prompted him to start the festival, its conitinuing mission, the cultural role of Taiko and the groups that will perform at the festival, as well as other activities, special food and beer, and the makers' fair with over 60 booths offering visual arts and crafts. Although admission is free, each year the festival identifies charities to which they funnel donations made at the festival, and new this year, they are accepting in-kind donations.
For more information visit the festival website http://davischerryblossom.org
Recorded 3/29/24