BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Hundreds gathered in the Garden of Serenity Saturday for Bethlehem’s 12th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a free celebration of Japanese culture hosted by the Bethlehem-Tondabayashi Sister City Commission, with temperatures reaching only 44 degrees.
The festival ran from noon to 4 p.m. beside the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 W. Church St. Attendees arrived in traditional Japanese garments, anime-inspired outfits and everything in between.
“I was surprised about the many people here,” said Michiyo Salen, who co-chairs the commission alongside John Rivera, the commission’s tea master. “So it’s a very good turnout.”…