All over the world, blossoms are admired for representing that spring is finally here. After months of cold and dark days, mostly spent inside, we are gripped by a new energy and lust for life as the days get warmer. It\u2019s the soft-pink-white cherry blossoms in particular that we love, so delicate, and yet so powerful and grand that when thousands of them melt into one pink blanket, their virtue is mesmerizing.<\/p>\n
Cherry blossoms are mostly associated with Japan and play a vital part in their culture, you find them in poems, songs, novels, and art as well as in traditional garments. They have various meanings but not least among them are virtue, hope, new beginning, purity and melancholy. Cherry blossoms today are a symbol for the transience of life and of fragile beauty, but also for the beauty of life, for awakening.<\/p>\n
Not only in Japan, but all over Asia, cherry blossom season is the highlight of the year. Japanese Hanami<\/em>, Korean Kkotnori<\/em> or Chinese Sh\u01cenghu\u0101<\/em>, roughly translated to \u2018flower viewing, enjoying or celebrating\u2019, is rooted deep in history and culture. From the end of March to early May, celebrations spread across the countries along with the blooming. It is all about celebrating the awakening of nature, the beginning of spring. After winter, people gather with families and friends for a picnic or long walks under blooming trees in the park.<\/p>\n Cherry trees are widely distributed all over the globe, and the blossom celebrations have spread over and captivated the world, due in part for the sake of the beauty of the flowers. Here in Germany, it\u2019s often a joint celebration of Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture. Even though most of us probably won\u2019t visit Japan in the next months, there\u2019s no reason to be sad, because there are many festivities in Germany that are becoming more and more popular. It\u2019s not a surprise after the Berlin winters that never seem to end. Say hi to spring!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 15.April, 12-5pm<\/em> Already in its 12th edition, the celebration takes place in the Japanese, Korean and Chinese Gardens in the vast park-and-garden area north of Berlin. If you have not been there, the Gardens of the World are always worth a trip, housing ten international gardens, it\u2019s one of the most beautiful and culturally inspiring idylls of the city. Underneath the cherry trees you will find traditional dances, singing, drumming, crafts and of course the finest culinary delicacies, with the program offering equally Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture and gastronomy. Head there with your family and friends, have a taste of Hanami, and welcome spring in the most inspiring way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCelebrations in Berlin<\/h6>\n
\n Cherry Blossom Festivities in the Gardens of the World<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n