Ferndale Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

Antonio Gallegos is all smiles as he shows off his almost-finished crane during an origami lesson at the Ferndale Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival in the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center on March 18 in Ferndale. His son Aron, left, looks on as Cheryl Seminara instructs others how to make the cranes. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

While watching a demonstration, Valarie Matinjussi wears a newspaper helmet with her name written in Japanese. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Hitomi Onomichi wears Samurai armor during a demonstration of how to put on the suit. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

River Ridge Taiko Ensemble’s Katie Phinney plays “Big Bertha,” a 63-inch diameter drum. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A paper cherry blossom hangs on a cherry tree at the entrance to the Ferndale Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Drawfed by her 7-foot bows, Lynn Miyauchi talks about her experiences using the bows and the history behind them. Miyauchi is the senior specialist for cultural affairs, sister cities and public outreach at Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A wedding kimono is on display. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

March 18, 2023 at 5:47 p.m.