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Hanami

Collection

Pluralize - Pause

Description

The coming of spring is celebrated by many cultures around the world as a season of renewal and rebirth. Hanami is a unique celebration of spring, rooted in the Japanese culture, which translates to "flower viewing". Cherry blossoms are one of the first flowers to bloom towards the end of winter, and are a sign of the bounties and sunnier days that are to come in later months. Cherry blossoms remain in full bloom for a very narrow window of one or two weeks, and the custom of Hanami encourages one to enjoy the transient beauty of these delicate blooms before they fall off. In doing so, Hanami encourages us to be observant of the changes around us; to take a break from the rat race and enjoy the precious but ephemeral moments that add beauty and meaning to our lives. Hanami reminds us of the fleeting and cyclical nature of time and seasons. There is a lesson in every phenomenon of nature. There is healing in connecting with her. If only we paused more often and engaged with her more intentionally. I look forward to witnessing this phenomenon every spring. In April of 2022, after two years of springtime lockdowns, I was finally able to travel to this park in the remote suburbs of Paris and enjoy the visual artistry that mother nature puts on display for her children every year. Artist: Saannya Sequeira Twitter: [@E_sanqueira](https://twitter.com/E_sanqueira)

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Artist

Saannya Sequeira

Genre

Travel

Location

Ile de France, France