4/17/2012

under the Sakura blossom : HANAMI

The Hanami, means cherry-blossom viewing or enjoying the cherry blossom, is one of the Japanese traditional cultures. It is said that the Hanami was started in 8th century, but it was plum blossom viewing at the beginning. The first cherry blossom viewing party was held by Emperor Saga in 9th century. At the beginning, the Hanami was only for the nobility, but custom of Hanami became popular among common people from 17th century. Most Japanese enjoy to have lunch, drinking, chatting and sometime dancing and singing as well under cherry blossom.
More information about Hanami, you can refer to here.
This is the last image for the series, thank you for viewing. Have a wonderful week.

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