Cherry Blossom at Night

All along the river hang small lanterns that come on at night and light up the cherry blossom. Many other lights are off at night to conserve power since the earthquake. But these little ones cast enough light to see the blossoms which look white against the dark. It is atmospheric and magical. There is also something poignant about walking under the trees. The beauty and fragility juxtaposed with the harshness of nature in the North-East of the country where they are endlessly being thrown and shaken about. Here are the pictures: 

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