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Bright pink blossoms shine in the afternoon sun.1
A little boy runs under an arch in the Arboretum's Asian Garden.2
Columns that used to be at the front of the Capitol building sit in a meadow at the Arboretum, where they were relocated after the Capitol was expanded.3
A bright flower grows at the base of a cherry tree.4
Several children run down the grassy slope towards the cherries.5
A fish hopefully looks around for food in one of the Arboretum's many pools.6
A stunning magenta flower grows in the Japanese garden.7
A beautiful bouquet of cherry blossoms is displayed in the Arboretum's Japanese exhibit.8
The capitol columns gleam in the afternoon light.9
A classic Japanese flower arrangement sits in front of an oriental scroll.10
A blossom unfurls its petals.11
Cherry Blossom Festival at the National Arboretum
The Cherry Blossom Festival is a historical celebration of American and Japanese culture that stretches back to 1912. It doesn't just involve a bunch of tiny pink flowers, though--the festival includes museum exhibits, samurai swords, parades, and much more. Since the original trees bloomed early this year, you can still catch the beautiful blossoms at the National Arboretum, where there is a Japanese flower exhibit as well.
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Bright pink blossoms shine in the afternoon sun.
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