The Hanoitimes - Hanoians have a chance to enjoy about 20,000 cherry blossom branches and 100 cherry trees of Japan, along with hundreds of local flowers. Hanoi to host Japan Cherry Blossom Festival on March 29-31 Hanoi to open Cherry Blossom Festival 2017 on March 10 The 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival – Hanoi officially opened in the the King Ly Thai To Square, featuring many kinds of cultural and artistic performances of Vietnam and Japan. Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’ Committee, Ngo Van Quy speaking at a opening ceremony. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn The festival was organized by by the Hanoi People’s Committee, Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Hoan Kiem district People’s Committee in coordination with the Japanese embassy in Vietnam and Japan's Wanokai International Culture Association. Held for the fourth consecutive year, the 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival is expected to help increase mutual understanding between people of … [Read more...] about Japan Cherry Blossom Festival opens in Hanoi
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Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 opens in Hanoi
A large number of delegates applaud during the opening ceremony of the Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019. Speaking at the event, Ngo Van Quy, vice chairman of Hanoi municipal People’s Committee, says the festival provides an opportunity for local people and tourists to discover more about Japanese culture. He hopes that the festival will serve as a bridge by which to help the people of Vietnam and Japan boost their mutual understanding of one another. The organising board introduces Sakura Goodwill Ambassadors Tran Dieu Anh and Pham Ngoc Linh to the audience. Many Hanoians chose to watch the opening ceremony through some of the large screens set up in the area. On show during the festival were a number of Vietnamese and Japanese martial arts and calligraphy performances. Artists wear Ao Dai during the traditional performance on stage. Japanese artists take part in a drum performance. A large number of delegates applaud during the opening ceremony of the Japan Cherry Blossom … [Read more...] about Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 opens in Hanoi
Japan Cherry Blossom Festival among events to live up Hanoi weekend
The Hanoitimes - There will be plenty on this weekend to keep you entertained. Here’s everything you’ll need to make the most of it. Amazing events for this weekend in Hanoi What not to miss this weekend in Hanoi? Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019. The 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival – Hanoi will take place at the Ly Thai To Park in the heart of Hanoi, with a display of Japanese cherry blossoms and some special Vietnamese and Hanoi flowers. Visitors to the festival will have a chance to experience Japanese culture, Yosakoi – Japanese traditional flashmob dance, along with Vietnamese arts like ca tru and hat xam, will also be introduced during the festival. There will also be investment and tourism promotion conferences, and exchange programs on education and health care. In addition, a goodwill ambassador will be selected for the first time during the Festival. Accordingly, the chosen one must have … [Read more...] about Japan Cherry Blossom Festival among events to live up Hanoi weekend
Can Tho set for Southern Traditional Cake Festival
Hundreds of different types of cakes will be on display at the Southern Traditional Cake Festival from April 25 to 29 in the Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city. Festival to feature hundreds of different cakes from April 25 to 29 in the Mekong Delta's Can Tho city. With the theme “Origin of Homeland Cakes” and organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the city’s People’s Committee, the festival aims to provide an opportunity for cuisine artisans to show their talent and introduce traditional cuisine from the south and other regions to both domestic and foreign visitors. It is also a good chance for cuisine enterprises and associations to meet together and introduce their products. The festival will feature more than 200 booths, including 100 dedicated to offering a buffet of traditional cakes from the southern region, such as banh xeo (pancakes stuffed with pork, shrimp and bean sprouts), banh u (small glutinous pyramid-shaped cakes), … [Read more...] about Can Tho set for Southern Traditional Cake Festival
Japan cultural exchange festival set to open in Hanoi late this week
Around the Country Japan cultural exchange festival set to open in Hanoi late this week Phi Vu Thursday, Mar 22, 2018,19:21 (GMT+7) Japan cultural exchange festival set to open in Hanoi late this weekPhi Vu Visitors pose for a photo in front of cherry blossom trees which are on display at the Japan cultural exchange festival 2017 - PHOTO: VNA Hanoi City will host a Japanese cultural exchange festival from March 23 to 26 to bolster cooperation in culture, tourism, investment and trade while both countries are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam said in a statement that the opening ceremony of the festival will be on Friday night at Ly Thai To Statue Square in Hoan Kiem District, followed by a variety of cultural and entertainment activities such as music program, drum dance, cherry blossom trees display, and a tourism, trade, investment promotion … [Read more...] about Japan cultural exchange festival set to open in Hanoi late this week