Before “hanami,” a centuries-old custom that literally means “viewing flowers” in Japan, cherry blossoms are already celebrated in Washington, USA.
Cherry blossoms symbolize the brevity of life, innocence and simplicity.
This tree has the particularity of flowering very quickly, just as it fades.
Here is a little walk, in pictures, in the middle of the flowers.
The blossoming of the Japanese cherry tree, or "sakura", is an event that attracts people from all over the world to Japan.
This year, the season is expected to start from March 23 in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Flowering begins in the south of the island and gradually moves north until the end of April.
But in the United States, in Washington, walkers are already enjoying the show.
What is called “hanami” (“viewing flowers”) in Japan is now also celebrated in other countries.
Cherry blossoms have the particularity of blooming quickly, just as they fade!
Most flowers take a week to reach full bloom.
And full bloom also lasts about a week.
This represents the “ephemeral beauty” that one must know how to contemplate.
A symbol of the brevity of life, innocence and simplicity.
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