The opening ceremony of Cherry Blossom Festival in Dien Bien province (Photo: VOV)

At the opening ceremony, Vua A Bang, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Bien province, said that 10 years ago, Japan presented 1,000 cherry blossom trees to Dien Bien. Over the years, the plants have been suitable for the climate and soil conditions of Dien Bien.

So far, the Pa Khoang cherry blossom island has become a popular tourist attraction, helping to promote the tourism sector in Dien Bien and foster friendship between Vietnam and Japan.