The Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival (Hangang Yeouido Spring Flower Festival) opened on April 10, 2015.

Since the cherry blossoms opened earlier than the expected date, the festival also open a few days earlier than last year. This festival started 2005, making April 10, 2015, its 11^th anniversary. The festival is one of the most beautiful in Seoul and can be enjoyed only in spring. There were tens of thousands of people in Yeouido on this day to enjoy the weather and, of course, the cherry blossoms! The fragrant scent of the trees, the warm spring sunshine, and the gentle breeze combined to create that perfect but fleeting condition to announce the beginning of spring for all in attendance.

At the start of the festival road, temporary traffic control systems were set to facilitate the smooth flow of massive numbers. The path was lined with a diverse range of food items, events, and shows. TV and radio broadcasting networks were seen to replay the event to get more people to come and enjoy the festival. People filled the road, taking pictures after pictures with their family members and friends. Couples in love were commonly seen throughout the path. The festival was a smashing success in bringing people joy and happiness as well as reviewed vitality for the new year ahead. The festival ended April 15.

For those who could not make it, there is always next year!

Jadon Han