As early as the Heian period (794-1185), the aristocracy gathered under cherry trees to practice hanami, the art of blossom viewing ... with feminine beauty in Chinese culture.

The 11th Hebi Cherry Blossom Festival runs from April 2 to 21 in Hebi, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 11th Hebi Cherry Blossom Festival opened on April 2 in Hebi, Henan ...

The 20th annual Cherry Blossom Festival is ... but the rain has helped them blossom over the last few weeks," Prado added. Some trees are sparse, but with a little more sunshine, the flowers ...