Dien Bien cherry blossom festival to mark Vietnam-Japan ties

Secretary of Dien Bien provincial Party Committee presided over the meeting with relevant agencies on the event (Source: https://www.baodienbienphu.com.vn)

The event also aims at luring more visitors to Dien Bien province to enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms.

Activities such as folk games, an agricultural market showcasing goods from ethnic locals, and a space for displaying local cuisine of the northwestern region, will be held.

Visitors to the festival will also have the chance to witness a Japanese tea ceremony; sample a giant hot pot; and enjoy both Japanese rice wine Sake and Mong Pe, an aromatic wine from Vietnam’s northwestern region distilled from maize fermented with a special forest leaves.

A culinary contest, a sports competition, a marathon, and a kayak racing are also expected to bring a festive atmosphere to the event.

A special art performance featuring the culture of ethnic minority groups who reside in Dien Bien province whilst introducing some of the traditional costumes of both countries will be held at the opening ceremony.

About 1,000 cherry trees are planted throughout Dien Bien province which bloom brilliantly during spring from January to April.

The trees were imported from Japan and grown locally. The beautiful cherry blossom has proved a hit in terms of attracting visitors over recent years./.