Japan - a fascinating country with a unique culture and rich history.For us Japanese with their attitude to life will forever remain a mystery.Well it is not practical given the Europeans and us, daring Russian understand Eastern philosophy, their outlook, attitude towards nature and the surrounding things.Only at the time when the cherry blossoms, we offer the opportunity to understand the unknown.For the Japanese it has sacred meaning.
Sakura (or Prunus serrulata) is a symbol of Japan.This species belongs to the family of cherry pink.Flowering white and pink flowers in late March, before the leaves bloom.The flowering period is short.Most resistant flowers last only a week.Then the plant itself does not emit.But in this week when the cherry blossoms, people are able to see how beautiful the world in which we live, and how fragile it is.The Japanese believe that every flower - is the fate of the child.
Although cherry refers to varieties of cherry trees, but it does not give fruit, the plant is decorative.Of course, in Japan, there are fruit-bearing cherry, it is called sakurambo gives fruits of pink and red.But to Sakura, the Japanese not only lofty sentiments, its petals of flowers and leaves are also eaten.
time when the cherry blossoms in Japan is called "hanami" - admiring the flowers.It is an ancient tradition.The basis of her courtiers of the Imperial Court put a few dozen centuries ago.At first it was just a fashion - during flowering Skurov spend many hours in the lush gardens, compose verses and ponder the meaning of life.Gradually, the tradition has spread among the nobility, usually responsive to the trends of the palace, and then went to the people.And then it was no longer just a way to show the subtlety of his nature, and acquired a deep philosophical sense, because transience cherry blossom reminds everyone how short our life is, and that it can not spend unnecessarily.Thus arose the legend.It gradually spread around the world.Now Sakura - is not just a symbol of Japan, and above all the incarnation of feminine beauty.A hanami firmly established in the Japanese culture.
for modern Japanese, when cherry blossoms - a great holiday.As you know, Japan - a country located on the islands, stretched from north to south.Accordingly, cherry blossoms everywhere differently.In the country there are fans who travel from one prefecture to another, as long as possible to witness the magic.On the occurrence of an important event warn residents in advance.In a momentous day in the gardens where flowering begins, going to almost everything - from small to large.Canceled classes in schools, factories given the day off.People gather in parks and gardens, to see this miracle and keep it in your memory for a whole year.The day turns into a kind of national picnic, where there is a rare opportunity to admire the beauty and enjoy your favorite dishes, enjoy socializing with nature.
