Hakusan-no seiryuutei
The Botanical Garden of St Petersburg University will host the open-air excursion "Hakusan-no seiryuutei" Japanese garden.
The Japanese garden "Hakusan-no seiryuutei", or "Garden by the White Mountain", was opened in the Botanical Garden of St Petersburg University on 14 September 2021. Mount Hakusan (白山) or Haku (white mountain) is an extinct volcano that is covered with snow for more than half of the year. It is among the top three sacred and revered mountains by the Japanese, including Mount Fuji (富士山) and Mount Tate (立山). Hakusan-no seiryuutei is a small but very expressive piece of garden art that introduces us to the plants of the Far East and the basic design elements and materials characteristic of Japanese gardens. The principles of their creation make it possible to perceive each garden as a brief, capacious formula of Nature itself, and to feel the special atmosphere of peace and tranquillity that reigns in Japanese gardens. Contemplation of nature, being in silence among birds and flowers is so much missing for modern city dwellers. During the excursion, you will learn about the history of the garden and Japanese legends of Mount Hakusan.
The excursion is guided by Tatiana Smirnova.