Nora- Hanami (Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival)

 Nora Mayral Boyle

Dr. Roddy

IHSS
13 September 2020

Cherry Blossom Festival

The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, generally taking place between the months of March and May, is the ancient Japanese celebration and  tradition of viewing the blossoming cherry blossom trees. In Japan it is known as Hanami, which translates to “viewing flowers”.

The origins of this festival lies over 1,000 years ago, inspired by the poems of aristocrats describing these blossoming trees. In current-day Japan, Hanami is a big deal. They drink and eat traditional Japanese meals, and often have picnics underneath the sakura(cherry blossom), making the tradition of something special. ‘The” Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park, located in Tokyo, the former grounds of the Kaneiji Temple. The pathways of this park are filled with these cherry blossom trees, usually over 1,000 of them. This seems like a beautiful ritual/ceremony to me. I haven’t experienced or been involved in a festival of these sorts at all, as there isn’t exactly any American or Spanish equivalent of this sort. Many other cultures seem to have such a deeper appreciation and respect for nature, and it’s honestly wonderful to see and read about. Hanami in particular- The cherry blossom tree is so beautiful, and this festival sounds like such a beautiful one and definitely one that I was to attend in the future.

https://www.tripsavvy.com/japan-cherry-blossom-festivals-1550069#:~:text=Japan%20is%20known%20around%20the,at%20different%20times%20throughout%20Japan. 

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