Matsuyama Honors Sister City with Cherry Blossom Festival
March 26, 2012
Matsuyama Elementary School honored its namesake and Sacramento’s sister city – Matsuyama, Japan – with a traditional Cherry Blossom Festival on March 16. Japanese heritage and culture were celebrated through food, crafts, performances and art. The day also emphasized the school’s warm relationship with Sakura Elementary School in Matsuyama. A special bento box and Japanese pastry sold at the event were a huge hit with community members, families and friends who supported the event. In addition, the Matsuyama Sister City organization donated a cherry tree to the school!
