Log in
Life

Japan Cherry Blossom Festival among events to live up Hanoi weekend

There will be plenty on this weekend to keep you entertained. Here’s everything you’ll need to make the most of it.

Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019
 
Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019.
Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019.
The 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival – Hanoi will take place at the  Ly Thai To Park in the heart of Hanoi, with a display of Japanese cherry blossoms and some special Vietnamese and Hanoi flowers.
Visitors to the festival will have a chance to experience Japanese culture, Yosakoi – Japanese traditional flashmob dance, along with Vietnamese arts like ca tru and hat xam, will also be introduced during the festival. There will also be investment and tourism promotion conferences, and exchange programs on education and health care.
In addition, a goodwill ambassador will be selected for the first time during the Festival. Accordingly, the chosen one must have a passion for enhancing the Vietnam – Japan friendship as well as knowledge of and interest in Japan and have N4-level Japanese speaking ability.
Unmarried Vietnamese women who are above 18 years old and live in Hanoi are eligible to apply for the selection, which will last from January till March 2019. The winner will be introduced to the public at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival – Hanoi, which takes place on March 29 evening.
Time: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from March 29 to 31
Venue: Ly Thai To Park
Cinema at L’Espace

 
Cinema at L’Espace.
Cinema at L’Espace.
“Comme un avion” (Memories) (France, 2015, 104’)
Director: Bruno Podalydès
Casts: Bruno Podalydès, Sandrine Kiberlain, Agnès Jaoui, Vimala Pons
A fifty-something graphics artist has always dreamed of flying an airmail plane. One day he assembles a kayak which he thinks looks like fuselage, and set off on a trip to unexpected encounters.
“Belle et Sébastien” (France, 2013, 104’)
Director: Nicolas Vanier
Casts: Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Margaux Châtelier
“Belle and Sebastian” is directly adapted from the television series “Belle et Sébastien” 1965. “Belle and Sebastian” film is not the first adaptation of the story told by the creator of the television series, Cécile Aubry. Indeed, in parallel with the series, Aubry wrote a series of novels about its own universe in six volumes and a few years later, in 1981, the Japanese NHK has recovered the account in order to make an animated series 52 episodes: “Belle and Sebastian”. Set in France in 1943, the plot tells about a six-year-old boy and his dog looking to foil a Nazi effort to capture French Resistance fighters. The movie is directed by Nicolas Vanier – who is obsessed with the theme of snow and canine dogs. In this movie, the romance and poetic shots are meticulously made by the director fascinate audience, besides a moving friendship story.
Time: Sunday March 31 from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Venue: L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien street, Hanoi
An Anonymous Exhibition Tour

 
An Anonymous Exhibition Tour
An Anonymous Exhibition Tour
Heritage Space is hosting the Anonymous Tour, the special art tour giving a walk-through to the “Is it necessary to have a name?..‘ – an unnamed exhibition. The Tour, led by organiser and artists, will be an opportunity for viewers to understand the works more clearly through verbal introduction, stories behind them as well the original creative ideas as the works are analysed layer by layer underneath their façade.
Time: Sunday March 31 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Venue: Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang / 28 Tran Binh, My Dinh 2, Hanoi
FILMstoryteller: “Like someone in Love” #2

 
FILMstoryteller: “Like someone in Love” #2
FILMstoryteller: “Like someone in Love” #2
Due to having received feedback from the audiences with the desire to watch “Like someone in love”, we opened another screening for those who missed this movie screening.
The follow-up discussion will have the contribution of Ngo Thanh – an Abbas Kiarostami’s film lover and an independent researcher.
Synopsis:
An old man and a young woman meet in Tokyo. She knows nothing about him, he thinks he knows her. He welcomes her into his home, she offers him her body. But the web that is woven between them in the space of twenty four hours bears no relation to the circumstances of their encounter.
Time: Sunday March 31 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang / 28 Tran Binh, My Dinh 2, Hanoi
Reactions:
Share:
Trending
Most Viewed
"Hanoi Dep Sound" unveils night tours to diversify tourism appeal

"Hanoi Dep Sound" unveils night tours to diversify tourism appeal

The “Hanoi Dep Sound” (Hanoi Beautiful Sound or Hanoi So Beautiful) campaign opens the door to fresh night-time tourism experiences, offering visitors a deeper and more enchanting way to explore the capital.

Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025: Celebrating the capital’s gastronomic legacy

Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025: Celebrating the capital’s gastronomic legacy

Hanoi turns into a food lover’s paradise at the 2025 Culinary Culture Festival, featuring hands-on cooking, cultural showcases and the city’s most beloved flavors all in one vibrant celebration.

Hanoi steps up efforts to attract global travelers

Hanoi steps up efforts to attract global travelers

By strengthening links with northern provinces and coastal destinations, Hanoi is developing multi-destination itineraries that enhance visitor experiences, encourage longer stays and open up broader exploration across Vietnam.

Egg Beer: Hanoi’s unexpected winter comfort in a glass

Egg Beer: Hanoi’s unexpected winter comfort in a glass

From a passing whim in a Steinbeck novel to a signature indulgence in Vietnam’s capital, egg beer has evolved into a cultural touchstone, blending heritage, creativity and the unmistakable charm of Hanoi’s beer culture.

Hanoi’s Traditional Craft Village, Street Food and Tourism Festival attracts 30,000 visitors

Hanoi’s Traditional Craft Village, Street Food and Tourism Festival attracts 30,000 visitors

The festival seeks to boost tourism in Hanoi while showcasing the Vietnamese capital as a welcoming, safe and cultural destination.

Dazzling festive scenes light up Hanoi’s shopping malls

Dazzling festive scenes light up Hanoi’s shopping malls

As the year draws to a close, a gentle Christmas spirit drifts through Hanoi, turning the city’s shopping malls into glowing festive landmarks.

Hanoi in winter through its flavors and calm streets

Hanoi in winter through its flavors and calm streets

Hanoi in Autumn unfolds through its rich culinary landscape, from iconic pho shops to West Lake’s shrimp cakes and the bustling street food of the Old Quarter. Blending flavors, culture and local stories, the city offers visitors a sensory journey where food becomes a gateway to its heritage and timeless charm.

Walking through Hanoi’s craft and culinary heritage

Walking through Hanoi’s craft and culinary heritage

Hanoi’s heritage comes alive through flavors, craftsmanship and living traditions at the ongoing Hanoi Traditional Craft Village, Street Food and Tourism Festival in 2025.