🌸cherry blossom festival@Gärten der Welt🌸「世界の庭園」の桜祭り🌸

This is a 4 phase event. You can join at any time.
1.) 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.: Gathering at the meeting spot.
2.) 12:30 - 01:30 p.m: Using public transport together to Gärten der Welt.
3.) 01:30 - 05:00 p.m: Exploring Gärten der Welt.
4.) 06:30 - 09:00 p.m: Dinner at Kan'Koa (optional).

This is the 18th cherry blossom festival and 23rd anniversary at Gärten der Welt.
Highlights: cosplay event, music and dance performances, food stalls and much more!

💡**Please buy the normal ticket (9 €) in advance to avoid the long queue at the main entrance.**💡

How to buy the correct ticket:
https://gruen-berlin.ticketfritz.de/en/Shop/Index/tageskarten-gaerten-der-welt-sommer/44086

More info here:
https://www.gaertenderwelt.de/events/veranstaltungen/detail/2025-04-05_1200/kirschbluetenfest-2025/

1.) How to the find the FOODFACTORY Cube Berlin (Effe&Gold):
Washingtonpl. 3, 10557 Berlin
https://g.page/foodfactorycubeberlin?share
Our meeting spot is inside right next to Effe&Gold. Frome there we go to the Gärten der Welt.

2.) Going to Gärten der Welt:
We'll use public transport to get to this place. If you live in the east, you can join us directly in the garden.

3.) Exploring Gärten der Welt:
The Hanami will be held near the Japanese and Korean garden.
We will watch some of dance performances such as traditional chinese dragon dance.

4.) How to the find the Kan'Koa restaurant:
Oranienburger Str. 17, 10178 Berlin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DL5ifV3XzDSkJeAq6
This Asian restaurant has a cozy atmosphere which gives the opportunity to have meaningful conversations.
They offer a good mix of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. I would recommend this to vegetarians as well as vegans.

Who is this meetup for:
1. Asians who want to practice German and/or English.
2. German speaking individuals who are studying (preferably) Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Cantonese.
3. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize.

What you can expect:
1. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation.
2. A Walk & Talk to break the ice.
3. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members.

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Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily.
Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on.
Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship.
This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.