Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. Their life is very short. After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall. During this season in Japan, people like to have cherry blossom parties with colleagues, friends, and family.

What is the purpose of Cherry Blossom Festival?

The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC, and celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan.

Do cherry blossoms represent hope?

In American culture, the cherry blossom symbolizes hope and the arrival of spring. The pandemic, however, underscores a different traditional emphasis in Japanese culture — life is ephemeral, like the cherry blossoms. Life and death are inseparable.

Can you smell Seman?

Share on Pinterest The smell of semen is usually faint because it is primarily made up of water. Semen typically smells like substances that have a similar pH level, which is a measure of how acidic a chemical is. Normal semen is slightly alkaline, with a pH ranging from 7.2 to 7.8.