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Palmy BID cooperates with CBD organisations and communities, working to create a vibrant and connected city centre where businesses, locals, and our visitors not only want to be, but will thrive.

Cherry Blossom Fest 2025

20 September 2025

11.30am - 2.30pm

Coleman Place

About the event

Join us โ€” alongside IPU New Zealand and Youth Space โ€” to celebrate the culture and springtime vibrancy of Cherry Blossom Fest under the beautiful sakura (cherry blossom trees) at Coleman Place!

Featuring:
๐ŸŒธ Performances by the IPU New Zealand - Kodama Japanese Drum Team + interactive experience
๐ŸŒธ Performances by the Soran Dance Team - Hana
๐ŸŒธ Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy demonstration + interactive experience
๐ŸŒธ Paper crane origami construction
๐ŸŒธ Traditional Japanese Gown 'Dress Up Photo Booth'
๐ŸŒธ Matcha Tea Making demonstration
๐ŸŒธ Candyfloss machine
๐ŸŒธ Themed face painting

BE IN TO WIN!
Follow Palmy BID and IPU New Zealand on Facebook for details on how to take part in our Cherry Blossom Fest prize promotions!

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๐ŸŒธ Cherry Blossom Fest 2025 ๐ŸŒธ Join us - alongside IPU New Zealand and Youth Space - to celebrate the culture and springtime vibrancy of

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Welcome to the City Centre, Bamboo Spa! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธ Open & operating on George Street, Bamboo Spa Palmerston North is dedicated to helping people unwind, rejuvenate,

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Backstage Cafe is BACK in Palmy! โ˜•๐Ÿฐ Now under new ownership at 96 King Street, Backstage Cafรฉ is excited to welcome customers back to this

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Safe City Hosts Patrol & Survey ๐Ÿ™ Matthew Jeanes (Palmy BID General Manager) and Verne Wilson (Palmy BID Co-Chair & Owner of The Coffee Club

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3 weeks 4 days ago

MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS PROMO โ„๏ธ Well here we are, Palmy! The judges have judged the impressive array of Mid-Winter Christmas windows, and so have you. Soโ€ฆ

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4 weeks 2 days ago

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It started as a post office, became a bar, and will soon be a hotelโ€ฆ.. ๐Ÿ‘€ #safarigroup #hotel #trypbywyndham #demolition #propertydevelopment #palmerstonnorth

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MIDWINTER CHRISTMAS WINDOW PROMO โ„๏ธ Itโ€™s been looking a lot like (mid-winter) Christmas in the City Centre! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ Check out some of the glisten &

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Palmy BID is feeling festive.

1 month 1 day ago

MIDWINTER CHRISTMAS WINDOW PROMO โ„๏ธ Itโ€™s been looking a lot like (mid-winter) Christmas in the City Centre! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ Check out some of the glisten &

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Manawatลซ Community Sentiment Survey is open now - have your say on the future of our visitor economy & be in to win a $500

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Complete our survey & go in the draw to win a $100 Banh Mi Craft voucher! ๐Ÿ‘€ As a member of the local Palmy community,

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Palmy BID is your voice

Palmy BID gives one single and powerful voice to over 1,000 businesses. Weโ€™re here to make a difference โ€” we deliver projects and services such as local events, business facilitation, advocacy, and safety and security to support business to grow, thrive and stay, all while creating a positive experience for our visitors.

Palmy BID gives one single and powerful voice to over 1,000 businesses. Weโ€™re here to make a difference โ€” we deliver projects and services such as local events, business facilitation, advocacy, and safety and security to support business to grow, thrive and stay, all while creating a positive experience for our visitors.