Sakura Featuring Hello Kitty 2021 @Flower Dome - Gardens by the Bay (2021 0305)
Locate: Flower Dome – Gardens by the Bay
TORII
A torii is a traditional Japanese gate, usually located at the entrance of Shinto shrines. It marks the transition from the profane to the sacred, though it is also sometimes simply used to denote a place that has deep religious meaning. It signals entrance into a hallowed space, and it is customary to bow one’s head before passing beneath it.
PEACH BLOSSOM
Peach blossoms, commonly known as momo in Japan, belong to the same family as sakura.
The peach tree, Prunus persica, produces beautiful flowers with a pleasant fragrance in early to mid-spring that last for about two weeks.
Representing purity and womanhood, many young women display peach blossoms in their houses for good luck and joy when they are engaged. In Japan, peach blossoms are representative of marriage and a sign of loyalty.
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Signalling the onset of spring, cherry blossom season symbolises a time of renewal, bringing hope and new dreams at the beginning of the Japanese calendar year.
Most cherry blossom varieties bloom in spring, and only last for about one to two weeks. Changes in weather can affect both the time of flowering and the length of the blooming season.
Generally, the milder the climate, the earlier the blossoms open, while strong wind and rain can cause the petals to shed sooner.
Stroll alongside Hello Kitty as she takes you on her ideal flower viewing itinerary, from posing beside rickshaws to locating the best spot for nodate – an outdoor tea ceremony. Before you leave, be inspired by the Japanese art of fabric wrapping – furoshiki, with a picnic spread laid out!
This well-loved character makes quite an entrance in a traditional kimono outfit, posing beside rickshaws, redesigned to match the character’s kawaii style at the Flower Field!
Spot a golden Hello Kitty admiring the valley of sakura and momo as you make your way down for nodate, an outdoor tea picnic, practised seasonally when temperatures are mild. In springtime, it is set amidst blossoming cherry trees.
A life-sized Hello Kitty topiary in contemplating the ephemeral beauty of nature to wrap up your flower viewing experience!
OUTDOOR TEA PINIC - NODATE
Nodate takes the traditional Japanese tea ceremony outdoos and is commonly referred to as an outdoor tea pinic or an open-air tea ceremony
RED-CROWNED CRANE
The endangered majestic red-crowned crane was thought to have a lifespan of a thousand years, hence it is a symbol of longevity and good luck.
In Asian cultures, the red-crowned crane also symbolises fidelity and loyalty as they are known to be monogamous.
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