Wordless Wednesday #12: Hanami
>> Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Hanami (花見）- literal translation means flower watching. The Japanese love to do hanami when the Sakura trees are blooming. They just gather under Cherry blossom trees, then eat, sing, talk, and relax. This photo was taken at the Kyoto Botanical Garden. I think it's one of the best places for Hanami. As a botanical garden, you could enjoy the beauty hundreds of flowers there aside from the Sakura.
16 comments:
Beautiful, I love cherry blossoms.
I wish I could be right there: I'm sure it smelled wonderful, too!
I've posted my WW here. Not quite as lovely as yours, but I hope you enjoy it all the same:
http://tinyurl.com/5c98qk
Have a great WW! All the best,
Carmi
Gorgeous! I'd love to join them! Have a great WW!
What a great way to spend an afternoon! I'm jealous!
What a nice contrast with the beautiful trees and the people sitting under them.
My WW is up here:
http://love2bhomeschoolersweeklymuse.blogspot.com
awwww...wish i am there!
My wordless wednesday is now up, too.... if you have time go check it out in these links:
Memories by Jenn
Familia Khuletz and
Shutter Happenings
Thanks!
It's cool how they tune into nature like that!!
I would love Hanami...sounds like a great day!
Hanami - great word. Lovely photo... captures the spirit of the day. I love your flower pictures down below too. Seems like you know how to hanami with the best of them.
What a wonderful custom... we can learn so much from other cultures and this is something I would love to put into practice! Beautiful photo and thanks for sharing Hanami with your readers!
Have a great week and please join me here for my WW post if you can:
Just Some Thoughts
Absolutely beautiful! I think I could get into some hanami myself. :)
What a great way to relax for a little while! And amidst all that beauty - sensory overload:)
Happy WW.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing!! I want one of those trees, it looks so stress-lessy ;-)
a breathtaking picture!!
happy WW
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This one is priceless. i'll go gaga if iwas there.I always wanted to visit Japan for their food,garden & temples.Great shot!!
Thanks for clearing up the meaning of Hanami. I had no idea.
Beautiful picture.
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