Thousands of people flock to Ly Thai To square next to Hoan Kiem Lake to join the festival, which is being held to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties. (Photo: VNA) 
The festival will last until March 26 (Photo: VNA) 
About 50 cherry blossom trees are showcased at the festival (Photo: VNA) 
The current cool weather in Hanoi keeps the flower fresh (Photo: VNA) 
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The cherry blossom trees are arranged and cared by organisers (Photo: VNA) 
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Many people dresses coulourfully and take pictures at the festival (Photo: VNA) 
The festival attracts many youngsters (Photo: VNA) 
The festival is expected to help Vietnamese people to understand better about Japanese land, culture and people in addition to boosting collaboration in culture, tourism and economy (Photo: VNA) VNA
