Zoya Afroz Instagram – The Cherry Blossom Mao Festival, Manipur 2021 where I walked as a Showstopper for Designer Kumarjit Laishram. 🌸🌸🌸 The national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom – Known as “Sakura” in Japanese, represents a time of renewal and optimism. The pops of pink mark the ending of winter and signify the beginning of spring. Due to their quick blooming season, cherry blossoms also symbolize the transience of life, a major theme in Buddhism. 🌸🌸🌸 I would really like to thank – The Department of Tourism, Gov. Of Manipur – Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Regional Office Shillong & – Embassy of Japan, New Delhi For inviting me to Manipur and giving me the opportunity to spread this beautiful culture 🇯🇵 🇮🇳 Imphal, Manipur