{"id":4039,"date":"2018-12-18T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T03:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2023-11-29T14:54:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T03:54:59","slug":"celebrate-in-asia-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/celebrate-in-asia-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate in Asia: Uncover unforgettable and unique festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australians love to celebrate!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate from New Year to Sydney\u2019s Vivid and the Tamworth Country Music Festival – there\u2019s nothing better than diving into all that these festivities entail, relishing in the community spirit and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the world\u2019s most vibrant festivals in Asia, rooted in culture and tradition, have existed for centuries. Read on to learn how to truly celebrate in Asia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherry Blossom Festival – Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only in Japan<\/a> can a festival have its own forecast. Forecast, I hear you say? This popular annual festival sees Japan in full bloom and celebrates the start of spring through the beautiful pink blossoms. A seasonal event – the Japanese Meteorological Agency carefully forecast when the blossoms will appear across different areas of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is integral as the trees only blossom for a few months each year. Known locally as \u2018Hanami\u2019 \u2013 or \u2018flower viewing\u2019 \u2013 this traditional custom involves having a gathering of friends and family below the cherry trees. Here they will feast on bento boxes, traditional dumplings and sake. The festival stems from 1,200 years ago where the appearance of the blossoms signified the start of the rice-planting season, and it\u2019s definitely the prettiest time to visit this lovely country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n