National Cherry Blossom Festival's 100th anniversary

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:03:20

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A tourist attraction

Khandan Jahanshani of Tehran, Iran, takes in the blooming cherry trees, among some of the oldest trees along the tidal basin in Washington, D.C.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:04:40

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Happy anniversary

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the cherry trees, which were originally a gift from Japan and were planted on the National Mall.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:04:55

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An early spring

The National Park Service expects the bloom to peak between March 20 and 23, one of the earliest on record due to warmer-than-average temperatures.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:05:17

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Petals galore

Cherry trees blossom by the Tidal Basin March 19, 2012, in Washington, DC.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:05:46

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Soaking in the sun

Kitty Stoner of Annapolis, Md., enjoys the warm weather and blossoming cherry trees.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:06:00

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Having a ball

Welcoming weather brings out some soccer players.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:06:16

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Springtime stroll

The gift from Japan 100 years ago started with a planting ceremony between then U.S. First lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador.

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Buds abound

Budding cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin are seen with the Washington Monument in the background on March 12. This year marks the 100th anniversary of when Japan gifted the trees to the U.S.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:07:15

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On the waterfront

People paddle a boat on the Tidal Basin during the first bloom of the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., on March 18. The trees were planted 100 years ago in a ceremony between U.S. first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2012-3-21 16:15:01

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Blossoming branches

The Jefferson Memorial, photographed on March 19, is framed by cherry blossom trees. The blossoms are expected to reach their peak on March 20.

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[2012年] National Cherry Blossom Festival's 100th anniversary