One of the most awaited event in Korea is the time when the cherry blossoms or sakura are in bloom and ready for viewing.
It has always been a Korean tradition to go out and enjoy the beauty of the famous cherry blossoms, one of the countries national flowers.
The flower viewing of the cherry blossoms in Korea and the people have different ways of doing it, during the day or at night.
One of the beautiful sights to see is when the cherry blossoms are lit up at night. It is also amazing to see these flowers with the castle, shrine or temple viewed in the background.
During daytime, the cherry trees in full bloom appear to be covered with white clouds and this is one of the attractions not only among the Koreans but also with the tourists who love and appreciate the beauty of nature.
The old practice is for the people to sit and stay under the big cherry trees. Here they can have a picnic under the blooming trees. Others just stroll or walk along the streets while enjoying the view of the beautiful cherry trees with their blossoms.
Interesting facts about cherry blossoms
• The blossoms and the leaves are used as food ingredients.
• Very symbolical to the Koreans due to the “transience of the blossoms”. The life of the blooms does not last long and has been compared to a “quick death”.
• There is a Cherry Blossom Forecast showing the location and best viewing dates of cherry trees blooming.
• Blooming depends upon the climate and location. They usually bloom after the cold days or the winter season
• Season of cherry blossoms are momentary or short. Full bloom usually takes a week. Blossoms will fall under the tree after the blooming week.
• The cherry blossom season starts on the same day when the fiscal and school year begins in April.
• Symbolize clouds among the Koreans because of the nature of blooms.
• During the colonizing era, the Koreans planted cherry trees to an occupied territory.
• Some countries with cherry blossom trees are Japan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, The Netherlands,, China, Germany, Turkey, United States and United Kingdom.
Interesting facts about cherry blossoms
• The blossoms and the leaves are used as food ingredients.
• Very symbolical to the Koreans due to the “transience of the blossoms”. The life of the blooms does not last long and has been compared to a “quick death”.
• There is a Cherry Blossom Forecast showing the location and best viewing dates of cherry trees blooming.
• Blooming depends upon the climate and location. They usually bloom after the cold days or the winter season
• Season of cherry blossoms are momentary or short. Full bloom usually takes a week. Blossoms will fall under the tree after the blooming week.
• The cherry blossom season starts on the same day when the fiscal and school year begins in April.
• Symbolize clouds among the Koreans because of the nature of blooms.
• During the colonizing era, the Koreans planted cherry trees to an occupied territory.
• Some countries with cherry blossom trees are Japan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, The Netherlands,, China, Germany, Turkey, United States and United Kingdom.
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| This picture is taken at Children's Grand Park on the 1st April 2014 |
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| This picture is taken at Gyeongbok Palace |
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