As the trees reach their peak this week, I thought I would take us on a virtual tour of this annual event.
The Cherry Trees were a gift in 1912 from the Mayor of Tokyo.
There are now 3800 cherry trees...and you can help plant and preserve the tradition though The Endow a Cherry Tree Campaign
https://www.nationalmall.org/cherrytrees
This Year's Blossoms and Kite Festival
https://youtu.be/NQRzR0NFWog
https://youtu.be/lDip0D7xu20
For additional information of the festival
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/bloom-watch/
And
The Gift Shop
https://www.ncbfstore.org/
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