There is a proverb related to Hanami Dango "Hana yori Dango"(to prefer dango to hana); it originates from people attracted much more to dango or parties at hanami events than to 'hana' (the cherry blossoms) which are supposed to be the main things at the events.
本来メインである花見よりその際に食べる団子（それに付随する酒宴）に興味を持つ様に由来する、「花より団子」のことわざがある。