Nago Cherry Blossom Festival, Day 2

Here are some photos of the parades from day 2 of the Nago Sakura Festival 2008. I've also included some photos of cherry blossoms from the Mount Yaedake Sakura Festival for color comparison. Some of the photos below have larger versions available that you can view by clicking on the photos.

Okinawa drumming and dancing with sanshin (3-stringed lute) players:

Cherry blossoms from nearby Mount Yaedake:

Drummers and dancers in the streets of Nago, Okinawa:

Okinawan drummers in the festival's parade:

Sakura from Mt. Yaedake:

Japanese women in pink clothing for the cherry blossom parade: