FOX40: HAMANI LINE CHERRY BLOSSOM GROVE OPENS IN SACRAMENTO

The Hanami Line officially opened last month in Sacramento, the Sacramento Tree Foundation said.

The Hanami Line, located just south of the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, along the Sacramento River, is the city’s first cherry blossom park and is part of Robert T. Matsui Park, named for the late Congressman.

According to the foundation, the new cherry blossom grove features a tall tree light-up sculpture, “four separate… mini forests that vary in design from urban to organic,” and Japanese parasol-inspired shade structures.

The opening ceremony on June 20 featured various Japanese cultural performances and was attended by Rep. Doris Matsui, who has held the Congressional seat once held by her husband.
Construction on the Hanami Line broke ground last summer but has been in the works since at least 2013.

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