Kirschblütenfest in Japan: Frühlingserwachen mit Hanami-Zauber!
Kirschblütenfest in Japan: Frühlingserwachen mit Hanami-Zauber!
In spring, Japan turns into a fantastic play of colors when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. At this time the traditional Hanami festival, which has been celebrated for over 1,000 years, takes place. This festival, whose name means "flower show", draws numerous visitors in parks and gardens, where they enjoy the delicate pink and white flowers. The celebrations usually extend for about ten days and mark the transition from winter to spring.
The comeback of the Concorso d’Elanza
The last event in Kyoto was a complete success, in which 54 rare vehicles were exhibited from 1930 to 2018. The 100th anniversary of the Italian automotor designer Zagato was also celebrated. The concorso takes place in historical backdrops, and the event in Kyoto took place in an impressive castle park, which offered visitors an unforgettable experience and at the same time showed Japan's beauty.
Japan is not only known for its cherry blossoms in spring, but the connection to nature is of great importance in the country. The moment of Hanami is more than just admiring the flowers; It is an opportunity to come together, to enjoy traditional food and drinks such as bentos, beer and sake and to appreciate the transience of beauty. This is also embodied by the deep cultural term "Mono No Aware", which describes the appreciation of the transient nature of things.
cherry blossoms and their symbolism
cherry trees are omnipresent in the cities, about half of all deciduous trees in Japanese cities are cherry trees. They do not bloom all over Japan at the same time; In Okinawa, the flower begins at the end of January, while in Hokkaido it is usually not visible until the end of April or early May. Every year, maps and television reports are published, which represent the beginning and highlight of the cherry blossom in the various regions in detail. Especially in the Ueno Park in Tokyo there are large Hanami festivals that attract visitors from all over the world.
The largest Hanami festival takes place in Hamburg in Germany, where there is also a spectacular fireworks. The festival is also celebrated in other German cities such as Berlin, Düsseldorf and Bonn, and both Japanese and locals take part in the celebrations. These festivals capture the essence of Hanami and create opportunities to experience Japanese culture outside of Japan.
In the clearing of the cherry blossoms and the solemn occasions, the deep cultural roots of the Japanese are expressed with nature. Whether in the historical temples or in the urban parks, the connection between humans and nature is celebrated during this special season and remains alive in the memory of the participants.
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