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They celebrate it beause it stands for spring and friendship
On the main islands (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu): Late March to early April.
On the Okinawa islands (the subtropical/tropical islands of Japan): Early January.
On Hokkaido: Early May to mid May.
Cherry blossoms are a traditional cultural symbol for beauty and the transience of life, because they bloom for such a short time and then blow away. Their blooming coincides with the start of a new school year and corporate turnover, so spring is a new beginning. It's a time to celebrate beauty and change. There are groves and groves of bushy light pink trees, and it's lovely to sit under them and drink and talk and just enjoy the sight.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals (sakura matsuri) and other forms of hanami (flower-viewing parties) are held whenever the sakura trees are blooming. This occurs over several weeks usually between mid-March to the beginning of May in mainland Japan and North America depending upon the local climate. For example, the 2012 International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia will be held between March 16-25, while most of the trees in Vancover, Canada bloom from mid-April and early May.
They celebrate it because it's a way of coming together with the family and enjoying the beautiful scenery. More importantly, cherry blossoms in Japan symbolize the journey from life to death.
In terms of 'hanami,' (flower viewing), activities include picnicking in parks near the cherry trees. During cherry blossom season, it is typical for Japanese people to lay out blue tarps near the trees, and eat and drink sake with friends.
Some areas have their own 'matsuri,' (festivals) which usually include dancing, special "floats," food vendors, games, as well as the normal activities of 'hanami.'
Families have picnics together under the cherry blossom trees and everyone gets a day off work. Sounds good to me.
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What actors and actresses appeared in Cherry Blossom Festival - 1963?
The cast of Cherry Blossom Festival - 1963 includes: John Myhers as Hanako
What do they wear in the cherry blossom festival?
traditional kimonos
How long does the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan last?
Such festivals take place whenever the Cherry trees or sakura blossom and that usually occurs for several weeks to a month, every year. Exactly when this occurs for a particular area is dependent on the local climate and the progress of the seasons that year. For example, the blooming usually stars in tropical areas like Okinawa in January, while the temperatures in northern climates like those found on Hokkaido may delay blooming as late as mid-May.
How do you say cherry blossom in Japanese?
It is called 'Sakura'
Where does sakurajima japan get its name?
sakurajima literally means cherry blossom
What country do they celebrate cherry blossom festival?
Japan.
When was Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia created?
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia was created in 2003.
What are the release dates for Cherry Blossom Festival - 1963?
Cherry Blossom Festival - 1963 was released on: USA: 17 June 1963
What actors and actresses appeared in Cherry Blossom Festival - 1963?
The cast of Cherry Blossom Festival - 1963 includes: John Myhers as Hanako
Who celebrates cherry blossom festival?
australia
What is the origin of cherry blossom festival?
Cherry blossom festivals can be viewed from January to June in different regions in Japan, but most of cherry blossom festivals fall between March to May.
What do they wear in the cherry blossom festival?
traditional kimonos
When is the cherry blossom festival celebrated?
27 march
What is the Japanese cherry blossom?
The Japenese celebrate when the cherry blossoms come out. It is usally in April time
Where can one find information about the Cherry Blossom Festival?
Unfortunately there are several different Cherry Blossom Festivals out there. Assuming that the "National Cherry Blossom Festival" is meant here. If so, the best way in order to find more information would be for sure to visit the dedicated website entitled "National Cherry Blossom Festival". Here one can find all the information needed in order to plan a trip.
Are the Cherry Blossom Festival and Hanami festivals the same thing?
Not quite. The Cherry Blossom Festival is specifically for the Sakura flowers. Whereas Hanami festivals are traditionally for Sakura or for Ume flowers.
WHat are facts about Cherry Blossoms?
the cherry blossom festival is verry fun and exciting. i strongly rorecommend going to it.
