Celebrate the beauty of cherry blossoms at Wereldmuseum Leiden’s Hanami Festival

Spring is in the air, and that means one thing: cherry blossoms! But where can you best appreciate the beauty of these wonderful trees? At Wereldmuseum Leiden’s dedicated Hanami Festival!

Wereldmuseum Leiden invites you to celebrate Hanami, the Japanese tradition of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. 🌸

With a day full of cultural activities, delicious Japanese food, and a stunning backdrop of cherry blossoms in full bloom, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Experience a day full of Japanese culture

During the Hanami festival, you have the chance to spend a whole day immersing yourself in Japanese traditions.

With heaps of activities, talks, and good food, there’s guaranteed to be something on offer for the whole family. ✨

What’s on the program, you ask? Well, you can…

🧺 Enjoy a picnic under the blossoms,
🥢 Browse the Hanami market,
🎶 Listen to the unique sounds of DJ Yuki Hoshi spinning Japanese vinyl,
🎨 Take part in hands-on workshops,
📚 Listen to fascinating talks about samurai, gold, or Dutch-Japanese relations,
✍️ Try your hand at writing a haiku,
✨ And much more!

Whether you’re here for the food, the culture, or to relax under the sakura (cherry blossoms), there’s something for everyone at Wereldmuseum Leidne’s Hanami Festival. Will we see you there?

Wanna know more? For more information and to buy tickets, visit Wereldmuseum Leiden’s website.