Sakura Matsuri at Gardens by the Bay

The annual Sakura floral display returns to Singapore for a limited period only! This year marks the third time Gardens by the Bay is bringing cherry blossoms into Flower Dome. For this year edition, Gardens by the Bay is holding a Japanese-themed festival, Sakura Matsuri, to complement the cherry blossom floral display. Here’s what you can expect.

The robust pink blooms of Prunus ‘Accolade’, the romantic weeping form of Prunus ‘Snow Fountain’ and the classic white flowers of Prunus yeodensis.

Prunus yeodensis; Also known as Yoshino Cherry, this Japanese favourite produces classic white flowers that have five petals.

Lifelike resin dolls is an element of Japanese sub-culture. There are 10 dolls on display at the flower field and each worth thousands of dollars.

The dolls are dressed in elegant kimonos and pose in meticulously-created miniature scenes of life amidst sakura.

Mini torii gates.

Mini tea house.

Japanese garden landscape.

Bonzai.

The Teahouse.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

Known as the Way of Tea (chado or sado), the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoya) is a ritualised preparation of green tea in the presence of guests.

Visitors are able to witness the tea ceremony at the flower field.

Please refer here for more information on the demonstration and performances.

Prunus ‘Accolade; A popular and prolific cultivar producing abundant pale pink flowers.

To avoid disappointment, you can monitor the state of flowering before coming down at  Gardens by the Bay’s Facebook page.

Sakura Matsuri Floral Display
Now till 8 April 2018, 9am to 9pm
Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Purchase your tickets here!

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