Japanese cherry blossom festival brings global wonders to Hanoi
Stunning sakuras will be the highlight of the 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival, which will come to Ly Thai To Park beside Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi from March 29-31.
At the 2018 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Stunning sakuras will be the highlight of the 2019Japan Cherry Blossom Festival, which will come to Ly Thai To Park beside HoanKiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi from March 29-31.
Some 20,000 branches of Japanese cherry blossoms will be displayed at thefestival, while 100 trees will be taken to Hanoi for plantation during theevent, heard a press conference held on February 20.
Many of Vietnam’s eye-catching flowers – such as moth orchids, cybidiumorchids, lilies, and poinsettias – will also be exhibited at the festival, which is jointly held by the Hanoi People’s Committee andthe Japanese Embassy in Vietnam.
Accordingto Director of Hanoi city’s Department of Culture and Sports To Van Dong, thecapital city expects to develop the event into an attractive cultural andtourism product to serve local residents and visitors. Thus, the organisingboard has focused on diversifying the framework of activities and creating an impressivedisplay area.
Visitors will enjoy Yosakoi (a unique style of street dance performed by largeteams), Japanese cuisine, Shogi (Japanese chess), and Kendama (literally “swordand ball”, a traditional cup-and-ball toy).
Vietnamese arts will also be part of thefestival including ca tru (ceremonialsinging) and hat xam (buskingmusic often performed by blind artists).
At this year’s event, a goodwill ambassador willbe selected for the first time to encourage cultural exchange between the twocountries.
The Vietnamese cherry blossom goodwill ambassador must have apassion for enhancing the Vietnam-Japan friendship, as well as knowledge of andinterest in Japan and N4-level Japanese speaking ability.
Unmarried Vietnamese women who are above 18years old and live in Hanoi are eligible to apply for the selection, which willlast from January till March 2019.
The winner will be introduced to the public atthe opening ceremony of the festival, scheduled to take place on March 29evening. –VNA
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At the 2018 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival (Photo: VNA) 
