Sandals, traditionally abandoned by their owners before a performance, sit at the edge of the stage during the 38th annual Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival Saturday, April 27, 2013, at The Armory in Seattle. The festival boasted over 60 traditional performing arts and craft stations, drawing acts from as far away as Okinawa, Japan. Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM / SEATTLEPI.COM