The Cherry Blossoms of Japan by https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q By: Kaitlyn and Caroline en-us 2018-04-09 02:32:44 UTC 2018-04-11 13:09:06 UTC hello@padlet.com What is a Cherry Blossom 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250076370 Cherry Blossoms are small flowers that grow on many different trees. Most varieties produce light pink to white blossoms, but there are also cherry trees with dark pink, yellow or green blossoms. The Cherry Blossoms first originated from Japan, this is why many of the trees have Japanese names. They are widely distributed among the temperate zones in the Northern Hemisphere. These include Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, West Siberia, Iran, and Afghanistan. The Cherry Blossom is considered the national flower of Japan.]]> 2018-04-10 00:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250076370 When do They Grow 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250079762 Cherry Blossom Festivals occur between January and May. The Cherry Blossoms are only around for a week or two this is why the are admired by all. Wind and rain can cut this season even shorter.]]> 2018-04-10 00:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250079762 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081286 2018-04-10 00:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081286 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081403 2018-04-10 00:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081403 Why is it Important 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081543 The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short. When the cherry blossom trees bloom for a short time each year in brilliant force, they serve as a visual reminder of how precious and how precarious life is. ]]> 2018-04-10 00:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081543 What Happens at Cherry Blossom Festival 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081644 The Japanese believe that the Cherry Blossom trees are a symbol for “the cycle of life." The Japanese tradition dates back to over a thousand years ago.
All of the people like to spend time together, and enjoy the festivals with foods, drinks, and music. The viewing of the flowers is called Hanami which is a popular Japanese tradition.
]]> 2018-04-10 00:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250081644 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250082506 2018-04-10 01:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250082506 How is this aspect of the Japanese culture preserved 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250083941 Every year the Japanese people gather together to watch the Cherry Blossom trees bloom. The Japanese have been doing this for over one thousand years and they are still doing it today. The Japanese community gather together to watch the "cycle of life."]]> 2018-04-10 01:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250083941 Sources 22murpka https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250306648 https://www.samovartea.com/hanami-the-cherry-blossom-festival-welcomes-spring/]]> 2018-04-10 14:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/22murpka/bxj2krs04n0q/wish/250306648