Toulouse. The Cherry Blossom Festival is back this weekend
Saturday April 2 and Sunday April 3, 2022, the Garden of Eden team welcomes visitors. Through guided tours, the public will be able to enjoy the cherry blossom festival. A tradition in Japan.
The “Hanami” or cherry blossom festival is a sign that spring has arrived in the Japanese garden. This Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April 2022, the Garden of Eden team, Jean Desangles and Frédéric Bordis welcome spectators to Toulouse. Through guided tours, the public discovers the Japanese garden of the Compans-Caffarelli district under a new eye.
The 20th edition of the cherry blossom festival in Toulouse
For the 20th edition, the cherry blossom festival invites visitors to enjoy the Japanese garden in the colors of spring. A little air of Kyoto thanks to the Japanese cherry blossoms. Three visits are organized per day: at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The only condition is to be there 15 minutes before each departure, the appointment is given at the tea pavilion.
the Hanami is an ancient Japanese custom. It allows you to appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms since the time when Nara was the capital of Japan. It dates back to between 710 and 784, according to tour organizers. “Nowadays, in Japan, the Hanami festival is simply an opportunity to go picnicking under the “SAKURA” cherry blossom trees, and it is the pretext for partying with friends or work colleagues. explains the Garden of Eden.