The 2025 Bethlehem Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 5th from 12–4 PM at the Garden of Serenity. This year, the festival is expanding to accommodate larger crowds, and a timed entry system will be introduced for the popular tea ceremony. Attendees can enjoy taiko drumming, mochi-making, calligraphy, origami, Japanese festival food, and

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