Building up to the 2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, the Press Event that took place yesterday (3/26) was a great success. Representatives of Subaru, Fairmount Park, the City of Philadelphia, and the JASGP spoke about the festival inbetween taiko drumming performances, and Mayor Nutter made an appearance in traditional Japanese attire to read the proclamation from the city and try his hand at taiko drumming. The press turnout was spectacular, with coverage from ABC, CNN, FOX, NBC, and CBS among many other networks in radio and print.

Photos have been posted in our festival gallery!