Thursday, 27 April 2023

Washington DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival

In 1912 Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki gifted DC with Cherry Blossom trees and each spring over 3,000 of them bloom across the city. 

The city celebrates with the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival during April, featuring events honouring American and Japanese cultures. 

Highlights include the Opening Ceremony and Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza, the annual Parade and the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. 

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