Classification & valuable facts on Japanese Cherry Blossoms |
Posted: January 25, 2016 |
The flowers bloom on cherry trees and turns into full, glorious pink and white during spring when Japan is all set to celebrate national day. Both young and old gathers excitedly under the beauty of cherry blossom trees and party. Japanese Cherry Blossoms have long been a symbol of love and with time as cultural manifestation pops, their symbolic meaning grows intense and ingrained within generations. “Sakura” is another name for this flower and while it’s not entirely native of Japan, Cherry Blossoms are regarded as an omen of good fortune and ceremonial receptions known as Hanami. The Japanese also symbolise the bloom as part of life and mortality since they only blossom for a limited time. The concept also ties to the legend of Samurais who like the flower also have short life being freedom fighters and defenders of good. In modern times, the flower is an indication of simplicity, innocence and beauty of spring season. The national symbol The Cherry Blossom is regarded throughout Japan as “King of all flowers” or “flower of the flowers”. Whenever you hear the Japanese uttering “hana” which is for flower, they usually mean “Sakura”; cherry blossom. In Japanese festivals, it symbolises perfection and a source to quench aesthetic thirst. Poets and artists have long considered the lovely blossoms as an emblem of peace while referencing them in their rhymes. The Tidal Basin that you see today lined up with the Cherry Blossom trees is courtesy of the mayor of Tokyo who in 1912, donated around 3,000 trees to Washington D.C. In 1916, Philadelphia received their share of the trees to help celebrate 150th anniversary of American. Both cities stage epic annual Cherry Blossom festivals each year. The bringer of Spring The arrival of spring season in Japan starts with Cherry Blossom flowers. They bloom in early March in Okinawa, the southernmost of Japan and slowly advances towards the north. It ends finally in Hokkaido by mid of May. Japanese media tracks the “Sakura Zansen” – the Cherry Blossom front so natives and travellers are fully prepare to celebrate “Hanami”; traditional Cherry Blossom viewing festivities. These flowers bloom at peak during the season and harbinger of family and friendship reunion. The natural New Year Though Japan do celebrate the New Year the same time as everywhere in the world, the arrival of Cherry Blossom marks the natural beginning of Japanese New Year! It is the time when educational institutions initiate their new academic year and new recruits join companies to start their professional career.
An icon of purity It is through the colour of these Cherry Blossoms that reflects the traditional Japanese value of purity and simplicity. The undeniable connection to spring as well as plainness, innocence and delicacy makes the flowers popular with various events and celebrations such as weddings and school openings so on. Business industries frequently use the image in advertising campaigns along with the name “Sakura”. The Cherry Blossom along with Mount Fuji is also imprinted on the back of 1,000 Yen banknote which is equal to a 10 Dollar bill. A mark of Samurai Samurais are the ancient soldiers of piece and defenders of the good who were trained in the arts of Ninjutsu; the Ninja with their razor sharp swords. Just like the flower, a Samurai is also short-lived which is why it’s often connected to the legend. Even during the World War II, the kamikaze suicide pilots painted them on fighter jets. Conclusion Send flowers to Japan to your loved ones through www.flowernext.com and make them feel special by gifting a Cherry Blossom.
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