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Hanami in Leiden on March 23, 2025

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • March 22 2025

It is spring! It is hanami time! In Japan, people head out during this period to admire the beauty of the sakura, the cherry blossoms, together while enjoying delicious food and drinks. They call this Hanami....

Hanami in Leiden on March 24, 2024

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • March 22 2024

It is spring! In Japan, they celebrate spring with Hanami. Together with friends and family, the Sakura, the cherry blossoms, are admired while enjoying a picnic. The blooming of the Sakura symbolizes happiness, love, spring, and...

Hanami in Leiden on March 26, 2023

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • March 23 2023

The Hanami festival is being celebrated at the Museum of Ethnology Leiden on March 26, 2023. What is Hanami and why is this festival being organized in Leiden? In Japan, it is a holiday. If you love a beautiful tree and Japanese traditions, then...

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