Spring Equinox lands on the 20th March and coincides with the arrival of blossom season which is celebrated across many cultures worldwide, from the Japanese hanami to communities across the UK – it marks the coming of spring and longer daylight hours. More sunlight and spring blooms is definitely a reason to celebrate and on the 20th March you can join the National Trust in a blossom filled Oozells Square, Brindleyplace as it welcomes spring equinox with free wellbeing activities and a selection of cultural equinox celebrations from local Birmingham communities.
Join the Blossom Queens for the Blessing of the Blossoms at 12pm or 1pm, a performance to inspire small moments of connection and intimacy in public space.
Wan Sheung Dance Group, known for their graceful performances, will capture the spirit of the cherry blossom through an elegant fusion of traditional Chinese dance and storytelling. The cherry blossom, deeply rooted in Chinese symbolism, represents beauty, renewal, and love.
The final performance will be Drowning of Winter (also known as “Morana” or “Marzanna”) performed by Czech & Slovak Club UK CIC. This musical Slavic traditional includes performing with a straw effigy of winter, which is usually drowned or burned to usher in spring and ensure a good harvest.
