Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 will take place at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

April 4, 2016 16:55

-The 2016 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Hanoi) on April 16 and 17, 2016.

This year is the 10th time the cherry blossom festival has been held in Hanoi. This can be considered the largest cultural exchange activity of Japan in Vietnam. According to Mr. Vu Khac Lien - Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Association, this festival promises to be an interesting playground for young people.

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From left to right: Ms. Suzuki Mari - Executive Director of the 10th cherry blossom festival, Mr. Vu Khac Lien - Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Association

At this year's cherry blossom festival, visitors can not only admire the beauty of more than 300 fresh cherry blossom branches transported from Japan but also enjoy art performances.such as Yosakoi performance competition, immerse yourself in the musical space with Parallel Dream band from Japan.

A new feature of this year's festival is that visitors will enjoy Japanese drum performances, an indispensable part of festivals, giving listeners an exciting and unique feeling.

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This is also the time when cherry blossoms in Japan are in full bloom.

Ms. Suzuki Mari, Executive Director of the 10th Cherry Blossom Festival in Vietnam, said:At the festival grounds, in addition to admiring the beautiful cherry blossoms, visitors can also learn about other unique Japanese cultures such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, traditional Japanese dance, carp flags... The study abroad booth will introduce information to those interested in studying and working in Japan..

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People in the capital are always excited to participate in Japanese cherry blossom festivals.

At the festival's culinary space, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional dishes brought from Japan and especially experience the famous delicious taste of genuine Japanese beef for 30,000 VND/small plate.

There will be about 80 Japanese people participating in the festival activities, including lecturers on tea ceremony, calligraphy and artists, said Ms. Suzuki Mari./.

According to VOV

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