*Around 60 Years Dld Festival *
One of the band group my husband involves has participated this event several times before. 60 year old anniversary is called "還暦 kanreki" (in English, diamond anniversary). This festival is performed mainly by music group made of senior members. I sat rather left side of the seat for the audience, so the back of the right side of the stage shows the black curtain...
Flowers, pictures and calligraphies were decorated at the entrance.
*Two Early Blooming Cherry Blossoms and a Bird*
This year I could enjoy two early blooming cherry blossoms.
First one is called "kawazu-zakura", petals are facing downwards. This cherry blossoms are blooming near my area along side of the river.
Second one is called "Weeping cherry tree. 枝垂れ桜 shidare-zakura". Branches of the tree are all facing downwards. I found this tree on our way to the first anniversary of my late ousin's death. And took pictures on our way back home.
And when we stopped the parking place, my husband found this "Eastern Buzzard" . Felt so thankful for him(or her) showing up for me p;-)
It seems comfortable weather is coming close. Hope you all are doing fine;
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Both types of cherry trees are equally gorgeous! Love your photos!
ReplyDeleteA few of the fruit trees in town are starting to bloom. We should be past the worst of the freezes. - Margy
ReplyDeleteDamn nice photos indeed the cherry tree is so lovely
ReplyDeleteGreat performance at ara-kan festival! I enjoyed the video! Decoration at the entrance is very lovely. And such beautiful cherry blossoms! I love the view of cherry blossoms with a river in the background. We have cherry trees blooming around here, too. Though they have begun to show more greens on branches so flowers may be gone soon. Eastern Buzzard is a very regal looking bird!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great new week, Miyako san! xo
Miyako - how wonderful for your husband to participate in the Diamond Anniversary Festival. You must be proud of the number of events where he offers his talents! I am jealous of your cherry blossoms … we are still a long way from any blooms here. Thanks for sharing all of this variety with Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteThis Diamond Anniversary sounds a joyful event! I love the flower arrangements in your photo and of course enjoyed your pink cherries in bloom - so wonderful. Wishing you happy MM.
ReplyDeleteGratulation... happy MosaicMonday!
ReplyDeleteHello Miyako,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your husband's band photos and performances. What a fun 60th celebration!
The cherry trees are such a beautiful sight in spring. They are beginning to bloom in our town, too. Many of the cherry trees on the downtown streets were a gift from the people of Japan, a sign of friendship between Canada and Japan.
Have a wonderful new week!
The Weeping cherry tree is really gorgeous! Love seeing your pretty blooms and birds and the band of course! Enjoy your week dear one!
ReplyDeleteYay for the cherry season!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Lovely to see your cherry blossoms!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool that your husband is in a band and he gets to express his creative side through singing.
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It's nice that you support your hubby's hobby. Loving the flowers and birds, they are so pretty. Thank you so much for linking up to My Corner of the World this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blossoms!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images...both the naturals and the lovely things you have created.
ReplyDeleteThat blossom is so colourful and the Eastern Buzzard is a nice looking bird.
ReplyDeleteHello Myako, The 60th anniversary celebration looks like a fun time. The cherry blossoms are beautiful. I love the beautiful trees. Awesome capture of the Eastern Buzzard. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteHello. Beautiful post. The photos of cherry blossoms and eastern buzzard are wonderful.
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