Visitors flock to Sao Paulo's Carmo Park as cherry blossoms burst into bloom

Cherry Trees Draw Crowds

Dozens of visitors flocked to Sao Paulo’s Carmo Park on Sunday to enjoy the traditional Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of Japanese culture held among the park’s flowering sakura trees.

Footage shows people walking beneath pink and white blossoms, posing for photographs and exploring the festival grounds.

A Long-Standing Tradition

The park is home to one of Brazil’s largest groves of cherry trees and has become a major gathering place for celebrations of the country’s sakura tradition. Cherry blossoms are one of the main attractions of the park,

where thousands of trees were planted under the influence of the Japanese community in Brazil. The festival tradition seeks to preserve the cultural ties between the two countries and to offer a space for visitors to come together.

Visitors Share Their Joy

Eduardo, a tourist, said that he decided to visit the cherry trees after seeing a report about the festival. “We like going out on weekends to see different landscapes, and we decided to see this year’s blooming,” he explained.

“I always come all year round, I think it’s very beautiful! I feel like I’m in Japan!” shared resident Nely.

Culture Beyond The Blossoms

During the day, attendees take part in cultural activities, artistic performances, and displays of Japanese cuisine. The Tanabata Star Festival, another Japanese tradition, is held alongside the event.

Participants write wishes and messages on strips of paper known as tanzaku, which are hung from trees and burned during the closing ceremony. The event forms part of the festival’s first weekend, with further celebrations scheduled for 31 July and 1-2 August.

Article by Viory