TORRANCE, Calif.—The City of Torrance hosted the ninth annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 3, in honor of the cherry trees gifted by a Buddhist organization, Soka Gakkai International, and to promote cultural diversity.
About a thousand residents attended the event, which featured over 40 vendors, Origami Arts, face painting, as well as multicultural performances including Pan-Asian Dancers and Taiko Drummers.