Flower of Sakura | Is the only cherry Trees in Peru

A characteristic element of the japanese culture is the blossoming of the flower of Sakura, a flower very special for the japanese as its influence has spread through the history, the culture, the gastronomy and the arts.

The cherry blossom or Sakura

The flower of Sakura is distinguished by be momentary because it blooms early in the spring and on its leaves, it has a pale pink, or similar hues, which makes it different from the rest. This flower is very common in asian countries with temperate climates such as China, Japan and Korea, although you can find different species of this flower around the world.

History:

In Japan, it is estimated that there are around 600 species of sakura. In the mid-Edo period (1603-1868), it began to sow the diversity rosacea five petals, more commonly known as somei-yoshino, which was extended until the Meiji period (1868-1912) for all the territory of the japanese to become in the variety of cherry tree.

The sakura had a great mastery of the culture since the Heian period (794-1185), to such an extent that the word hana (flower) is used to refer to the cherry blossom, which achievement in becoming one of the flowers core of the spring. An event typical of the era were the banquets under the cherry trees to appreciate the sakura.

Meaning:

The aesthetics of flowers sakura it is one of the most iconic images in the japanese culture. These flowers have served as inspiration for many appointments related to the beauty, that gives to the landscape and to capture the admiration of the people who enjoy them. Much of its popularity lies in its symbolism; it is said that these flowers make reference to the clouds because that bloom simultaneously and are pasmadas on top of the cherry trees, as if they referred to the cover of a mist, and then to that, they disappear, as happens with the clouds.

For this reason, the flower of sakura it has come to symbolize the fleeting nature and the nature of fleeting life. This reference comes from an ancient buddhist concept, better known as ‘mono no aware’ in the japanese culture, which can be translated as ‘the pathos of things’, a perception of beauty as the mortality congenital in life.

The sakura relate to issues of inflection in the life, meetings and breaks. In Japan, the fiscal year begins in the month of April, the exact moment where they start to flower the cherry blossom trees in the Kanto plains, and in the west they bloom between late march and mid-April. In this era tend to abound events such as graduation ceremonies or start of classes, universities or companies. In other words, it means that it is the beginning of a new life.

Because of this, in the past and today in some situations, in the telegram to report to someone who has passed any examination of income contained the expression ‘sakura saku’, which means ‘has flourished sakura’.

Where to find the unique cherry trees in Peru?

As mentioned, in Japan tends to bloom the flower of Sakura in spring, which is during the month of march to may, and in winter the trees are full of leaves. In Lima, the situation is different, this flower is usually appear in winter, between July and August.

If you want to see this tree in the city, you discussed where you can find this beauty in the winter season:

In Lynx, more than 30 years ago came the cherry trees grace to a neighbor who came from Japan and decided to plant two cherry trees on the sidewalk that was in front of his home. In the case of Jesus, Mary, this flower adorns its boulevards known as the local municipality took the initiative to go out.

Sakura: the first condominium theme, japanese, Peru

In Ciudapolis we seek to live an incredible experience without having to go far from home. Because of this, we present the Condominium Sakura, the first condo that has a japan-themed located in Peru. This project is situated in Huaral, specifically in the area of Hope Low. You can enjoy a country house surrounded by nature set with japanese culture, far from the stress and noise of the city.

To adapt to the culture, this project will count with zen gardens, water mirrors, cherry trees, an artificial lake, a traditional bridge, a Torii gate at the entrance, a lot of landscaping and a japanese style in the common areas. Some of the characteristics typical of japanese architecture are the conscientiousness in the details, the simplicity and purism. These lots for house of field feature footage from 500m2 up to 1000m2.

Some of the main features is that it is inscribed in the public registers, are equipped with water and energy guaranteed for your home, and you can gain a lot from 115 dollars per square meter.

If you want to know more about this project, you can enter this link, fill out the form and our consultants will contact you as soon as possible.