Vienna Airport Cherry Blossom – Business & Culture Event in the VIENNA REGION
Date: Friday, 9 May 2025
Location: Vienna AirportCity, VIENNA REGION
On Friday, 9 May 2025, Vienna AirportCity warmly welcomes spring with the annual "Vienna Airport Cherry Blossom" event. Celebrating the vibrant cultural and economic ties between Austria and Japan, this unique event invites everyone interested in fostering international collaboration and cultural exchange.
Event Highlights:
- Opening Ceremony (10:00):
- Ambassador Ryuta Mizuuchi, Vice President of Vienna Airport Wolfgang Scheibenpflug, Katsuhiko Kawabata (President of Japanische Gesellschaft in Österreich), and a special welcome video from Masahiro Kawano (Ota City Tokyo).
- Panel Discussions:
- Economic and cultural exchange between Austria and Japan
- EXPO 2025 Osaka – Architectural concepts and Q&A session
- Networking Opportunities:
- Enjoy ample networking opportunities throughout the day, including lunch breaks and coffee sessions.
- Concert Highlight:
- Vocal performance by Ruriko Nakano accompanied on the grand Bösendorfer concert piano.
Cultural Programme Highlights:
Experience Japanese culture through diverse performances, interactive workshops, exhibitions, and virtual travel experiences:
- Performances:
- Sadō (traditional Japanese tea ceremony) with Dr. Elisabeth Noisser & Kazumi Nakayama
- Bösendorfer Grand Piano performance "High-Tech and Tradition" with Tomoko Mayeda (Piano & Violin)
- Japanese vocal concert featuring Ruriko Nakano accompanied by a Grand Bösendorfer Concert Piano
- Interactive Workshops & Exhibition (13:15–16:45):
- Origami workshop with Yuko Mitani
- O-shūji Calligraphy with Junko Baba
- Manga Illustration workshop with Yumi Takamatsu
- Exhibition "Loosdorf Project (ROIP) Revival KOIMARI" byMr Piatti
- Virtual Travel Experience by Dayholi
The ViennaAirport Cherry Blossom event is free of charge.
Registration is required to ensure optimal planning of resources.
