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Cherry Blossom China

Thousands of people descend on Beijing's parks in the spring to witness the ever popular annual cherry blossoms. Wreaths of flowers adorn the heads of those gathered under the trees, as they try to catch sight of the ephemeral blooms and the inevitable falling of the leaves. Wreaths of flowers worn on the head is a tradition that dates back over 2000 years in human history. Early uses date back to ancient Greece and Rome when they were used at celebrations, often indicating a person's heirarchical status in society. Are these modern wreaths a sign of reverence for nature, or simply a prop for the perfect selfie? Cherry blossom blooms around the world have been appearing earlier than expected and in neighbouring Japan they have witnessed the earliest bloom in 1,200 years. This has lead scientists to speculate a warming climate is beginning to significantly change the timings in the cherry blossom's life cycle. Early blooms may be a new 'canary in the coal mine' for our rapidly changing climate. - APRIL, 2021

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China - When The Blossom Falls [2021]
Thousands of people descend on Beijing's parks in the spring to witness the ever popular annual cherry blossoms. Wreaths of flowers adorn the heads of those gathered under the trees, as they try to catch sight of the ephemeral blooms and the inevitable falling of the leaves. Wreaths of flowers worn on the head is a tradition that dates back over 2000 years in human history. Early uses date back to ancient Greece and Rome when they were used at celebrations, often indicating a person's heirarchical status in society. Are these modern wreaths a sign of reverence for nature, or simply a prop for the perfect selfie? Cherry blossom blooms around the world have been appearing earlier than expected and in neighbouring Japan they have witnessed the earliest bloom in 1,200 years. This has lead scientists to speculate a warming climate is beginning to significantly change the timings in the cherry blossom's life cycle. Early blooms may be a new 'canary in the coal mine' for our rapidly changing climate. - APRIL, 2021