Second Meeting and Community Café celebrates the beginning of cherry blossoms in Posse, in Teresópolis

Cherry trees transform the scene marked by the tragedy in Teresópolis This Saturday (4), residents of Posse, in Teresópolis, Serrana Region of Rio, participate in the second Community Meeting and Coffee to celebrate the beginning of the cherry blossoms. These trees, which in Japanese culture symbolize renewal, beauty and the fragility of life. The symbolism is important for residents of Posse, one of the neighborhoods most affected by the 2011 tragedy in the city. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. This recovery work began with the dedication of Walter Rodrigues, a rural producer and resident of the neighborhood who planted and cared for the trees, which flourish today. "I wanted to bring a little joy to the neighborhood and to the residents, to make up for everything we lost in the tragedy. I'm happy to see the trees blooming today and my neighbors celebrating", said Walter. The president of the Posse Residents Association, Marcia Peixoto, spoke about the importance of this initiative for the city's memory. “This flowering is a time to renew hope, but also to remember everything we have been through, as a lesson to preserve nature and our history”, highlighted Márcia. The second edition of the breakfast brought together residents and visitors, who took the opportunity to take photos of the trees. The expectation is that the event will become bigger and bigger, encouraging tourism in the neighborhood, as confirmed by the collaborator of the Residents' Association, Louis Capelle. “This year more people came and we want this event to become a tradition and celebration of our history, of hope, of renewal and of bringing people together”, said Louis. Corner of Cerejeiras in Teresópolis Juliana Guzzo/g1