Japan
Although not the national flower, cherry blossoms are known as the symbol of Japan. People are all too familiar with the image of large areas of peach trees, where every spring the cherry blossoms bloom white. Japan has many cherry blossom viewing spots across the country, each with its own charm.
“Every time the wind blows, the cherry blossoms fall like beautiful rain. But the blooming period is usually short, only about 1-2 weeks,” shared Viet Hoang, an international student in Fukuoka, Japan. Photo: Viet Hoang
Peach blossoms bloom on both sides of Viet Hoang's path to school. Photo: Viet Hoang
Korea
Spring in Korea usually begins around mid-March and lasts until the end of April. Before the cherry blossoms bloom, there will be spring messengers such as white apricot blossoms, cornus officinalis, azaleas, yellow bell flowers, etc. When the weather warms up a bit, from mid-March, cherry blossoms will begin to bloom from warm southern lands such as Jeju Island to Gyeongsang Province and spread to the Central region, up to the North such as Seoul, Gangwon. Cherry blossoms bloom simultaneously from the bare branches of winter, making the space radiant, each time the flower forest sways in the wind, it makes people stunned.
Photo: Vu Giang Ly
"I traveled to Korea during the blooming season, the streets were filled with romantic flowers. Currently, the weather in Seoul is getting warmer, very suitable for flower viewing and sightseeing," Ms. Nguyen Hong Nhung shared. Photo: Nguyen Hong Nhung
America
The Japanese believe that cherry blossoms bring luck, development and prosperity, so this is also a precious gift that Japan gives to European and American countries. Not simply a cultural symbol, cherry blossoms are also considered messengers carrying a message of peace to the world. Cherry blossoms are colorful and fragrant, not only carrying profound philosophy and the brave samurai spirit, but also fulfilling the mission of being "diplomatic beauties".
Photo: Ngoc Hoang
Ngoc Anh
