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  • The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, known as 'Sakura', signifies the welcoming of Spring. Sakura (桜) means “cherry blossom” and is derived from saku 咲, which means to bloom, or alternately to smile/laugh. Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life.


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    The act of celebrating the festival is called 'hanami', which literally translates to 'the viewing of flowers', with the traditions of the festival itself dating back over a thousand years.



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    29th April is Cherry Blossom Day in Japan. To the Japanese, viewing cherry trees in blossom is a much-loved spring activity. One word in Japanese for spring, “sakura-doki” means “cherry blossom time.” People hold picnics in parks throughout April to view cherry blossoms.



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    It symbolises both life and death, beauty and violence. As the coming of spring promises new life, so the blooming of cherry blossoms brings a sense of vitality and vibrancy. At the same time, their short lifespan is a reminder that life is fleeting.



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