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Japanese cherry blossom exhibition to be held in Hai Phong

A Japanese cherry blossom exhibition will take place in the northern city of Hai Phong from March 23-25, as part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.
Japanese cherry blossom exhibition to be held in Hai Phong ảnh 1Hai Phong locals contemplate Japanese cherry blossoms at 2017 festival (Source: VNA)

Hai Phong (VNA) – A Japanese cherry blossom exhibition will takeplace in the northern city of Hai Phong from March 23-25, as part of activitiesto celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomaticties.

Speaking at a press conference on March 20, Deputy Directorof the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Tran Thi Hoang Mai said thatabout 7,000 sakura branches, transported from Japan by air, will be exhibited,together with several types of Vietnamese flowers.

On March 24, a seminar discussing investment and tourismpromotion cooperation between Hai Phong and Japanese enterprises will be heldas well.

The event aims to effectively implement the city’s culturaldiplomacy, strengthen mutual understanding between the two countries’ people,and boost bilateral cooperation in investment and tourism.

Deputy Director of the municipal Trade, Investment andTourism Promotion Centre Pham Hung Hung said that these events are to promoteHai Phong’s potential and strengths to Japanese people, call for Japaneseinvestments in hi-tech agriculture, health, education, environmental protectionand tourism, and introduce the image of Japan’s land and people to locals.-VNA
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