This weekend was very exciting for the Japanese Community in Monterey Park. There was a Cherry Blossom Festivities held in Monterey Park. This is held every year

http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=6251&year=2009&month=04

There were many demontrations in one of the halls. Many booths were outside for displays in the park as well as a big tent which had many shows such as Japanese dancing, a Hawaiian dance school in Monterey Park,taiko drum etc. I was there for 3 hours Saturday,saw many shows.