Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Chinese New Year 2007. With Valentine’s Day and the Chinese ‘Qing Ren Jie’ falling within the Chinese New Year period, the luscious green of bamboo and the auspicious red of cherry blossoms symbolise new beginnings and growth for couples.
The cherry blossom (sakura) is also Japan’s unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and takes a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The photo taken above are faux cherry blossoms sold amongst the other flowers and the combination makes it a sight to behold.
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