• Mon, 18 Aug 2025

    Discovery Sydney: Cherry Blossom Festival

    Event by Sydney Campus

    Date and time

    1. Mon, Aug 18 2025, 9:15am - 3pm

    Location

    Auburn Botanic Gardens

    STUDENTS, READY TO BLOOM? 
    Escape the stress of assignments and step into a world of pink petals and peaceful vibes at the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival!

    Student ticket: $10

    What’s in it for you?

    • Insta-worthy cherry blossom trails
    • Japanese live performances like Taiko drumming, Japanese dance, and Ikebana flower arranging
    • Live music, manga workshops, and cultural performances
    • Origami, manga drawing, and craft workshops
    • Quiet forest bathing and mindfulness experiences
    • Japanese Food Village: Ramen, mochi, matcha treats, and exclusive desserts like Gelato Messina’s “Aunty Tomsu’s Cheesecake Sundae” (on student expenses).

    Students and Student Service Officer will meet and greet at Auburn Station at 9:15am.

    After that we’ll travel by bus to the Auburn Botanic Gardens where the festival is being held.

    Once we arrive, we will be transported into a world of beauty as you explore the gardens and take in all the sights

    ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    • Bookings are essential and are capped at 20. Hurry! Registrations close Monday 11th August 2025 at 12:00pm.
    • A $10 CASH deposit is then payable to MIT Finance on Level 7 after your register to hold your place and is due by Tuesday 12th August. Your registration will be automatically cancelled if the deposit is not paid by the deadline.
    • Each student will have to ensure they have this amount ($20) added to their Opal card to cover the cost of the return prior to the day’s journey.
    • If you can’t stay for the entire event, feel free to head out whenever you need.

    **IMPORTANT** If you register for this event you are agreeing to participate and MUST attend, this is a non-refundable deposit in case of cancellation or NO show!