Japanese cherry trees take root in Danang
The central city of Danang received 100 cherry trees as a gift from the Japan Sakura (cherry blossom) Exchange Association on February 24, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily reported.
Fifty cherry blossom branches will also be delivered to Danang on a direct flight from Japan’s Narita city on April 8, one day ahead of the first-ever cherry blossom festival in the Vietnamese city.
The two-day festival aims to tighten relations between Danang and Japan.
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This year, Danang is set to build a Vietnam – Japan exchange centre and open two high-end hotels invested by Japanese entrepreneurs.
It will also launch a boat tour from Danang Bay through the Co Co River to Hoi An in neighbouring Quang Nam province, retracing the two countries’ old trade route.
