Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival draws the crowds
VOV.VN - The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival opened in the area surrounding the statue of King Ly Thai To in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi on March 23, drawing much attention from local people and tourists.
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| Crowds of locals and tourists make a visit to Ly Thai To flower garden to contemplate the beauty of Japanese cherry flowers. |
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| 50 Japanese cherry trees, thousands of cherry branches, and some Vietnamese ornamental trees have been arranged for the festival display. |
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| A large number of local people began to arrive from the early morning of March 24 to see the blossoming cherry trees. |
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| The 10,000 cherry branches are divided into different sizes, the smallest branches are 1-1.2 metres long, and the longest are 2.5 metres. |
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| Many local people and tourists want to take photos as a souvenir of the beautiful cherry trees. |
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| Parents bring their children to Ly Thai To flower garden to enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. |
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| The festival is an ideal place for local people and tourists on a weekend out. |
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| The festival is a part of the Japanese culture exchange programme, aiming to promote the images, culture, people, and landscape of Japan to Hanoians. |
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| The festival will last until March 26. |
