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What: An annual spring festival celebrating Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States in 1912
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: March to April
On a beautiful March day in 1912, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo, Japan, gave a gift of 3,020 Japanese cherry trees to the people of the United States. They were planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. This gift was given in recognition of the close relationship between Japan and the United States. Since 1935, the event has been celebrated at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival was expanded to two weeks in 1994. In 2012 it was expanded again, to cover four weekends in March and April.
Each spring the Tidal Basin is wreathed in pink and white as more than 3,700 cherry trees burst into bloom. People come from near and far to see this beautiful sight and to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Washington's cherry trees are among its most famous attractions. As those trees have grown old or died, more have been planted. Thousands of new ones were planted in 1965 and again in the mid-1980s. Today the trees extend from the Jefferson Memorial to the Washington Monument grounds.
The National Park Service (NPS) maintains the trees. But it is not easy to predict when the trees will flower. Depending on the weather, the blossoms may open anytime from mid-March to mid-April.
Even if the trees do not cooperate, the more than 1.5 million visitors who come to the festival have plenty of fun. There are dozens of events, from tree plantings to opera performances. A highlight is the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
Many events showcase Japanese culture. There are special showings of Japanese anime films and exhibits of Japanese art. A fashion show features kimonos, the traditional dress of Japanese women. There are also performances of Japanese music, dance, song, and martial arts. Special events for kids include performances of Japanese folktales and demonstrations of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.
What: An annual spring festival celebrating Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States in 1912
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: March to April
On a beautiful March day in 1912, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo, Japan, gave a gift of 3,020 Japanese cherry trees to the people of the United States. They were planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. This gift was given in recognition of the close relationship between Japan and the United States. Since 1935, the event has been celebrated at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival was expanded to two weeks in 1994. In 2012 it was expanded again, to cover four weekends in March and April.
Each spring the Tidal Basin is wreathed in pink and white as more than 3,700 cherry trees burst into bloom. People come from near and far to see this beautiful sight and to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Washington's cherry trees are among its most famous attractions. As those trees have grown old or died, more have been planted. Thousands of new ones were planted in 1965 and again in the mid-1980s. Today the trees extend from the Jefferson Memorial to the Washington Monument grounds.
The National Park Service (NPS) maintains the trees. But it is not easy to predict when the trees will flower. Depending on the weather, the blossoms may open anytime from mid-March to mid-April.
Even if the trees do not cooperate, the more than 1.5 million visitors who come to the festival have plenty of fun. There are dozens of events, from tree plantings to opera performances. A highlight is the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
Many events showcase Japanese culture. There are special showings of Japanese anime films and exhibits of Japanese art. A fashion show features kimonos, the traditional dress of Japanese women. There are also performances of Japanese music, dance, song, and martial arts. Special events for kids include performances of Japanese folktales and demonstrations of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration in Washington, D.C., honoring Japan's gift of cherry trees to the U.S. in 1912. The festival, which takes place from March to April, marks the blooming of over 3,700 cherry trees around the Tidal Basin, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors. Since its inception in 1935, the event has expanded to include a variety of activities that showcase Japanese culture, such as fashion shows, art exhibits, and performances. Highlights include the grand National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and numerous family-friendly events focused on Japanese traditions.
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