So the Cherry Blossoms have arrived and it is time for everyone around D.C. (and lots of tourists from other destinations) to take a trip around the Mall area for the blossom viewing.
Families, friends, couples, singles and all those young in spirit visit this fortnightly blooming site – the so-called Cherry Blossom.
Apparently, more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees were originally donated by the Mayor of Tokyo to the people of Washington in 1912 with the aim of strengthening friendship between the two countries. It is said that the Americans responded this gesture by gifting flowering dogwood trees to Japan. Not sure of how that is celebrated, I would focus on the Cherry Blossoms.
Each spring, the little trees bloom and convert the Tidal Basin near Jefferson memorial (the most popular site to view the blossoms) into a beautiful assortment of white, pink and green. Walk alongside the Potomac thus becomes a ritual.
Typically,
this is the time when the place sees a bunch of activities from kite flying, musical programs, marathon, parades and sometimes even a wedding ceremony.
One gets a view of the city policemen at their best, not to forget the huge trashcans, and mobile restrooms (haven't captured that though!).
There is communal spirit along the paths and lot of just simple fun, and of course the bloomed blossoms.
One can hear the clicking of camera all through the stretch and people in gasping at the beauty.
Photographers with their tripods choose the perfect spots to capture good shots. We did not have that but did manage some decent moments.
Some also take this time to view the popular memorials surrounding the place –Roosevelt, Lincoln and Jefferson Of course! The others are visited but not many cherry blossoms there.
While one may see these every year, I personally feel worth it year after year, when done with friends and family.
So the Cherry Blossoms have arrived and it is time for everyone around D.C. (and lots of tourists from other destinations) to take a trip around the Mall area for the blossom viewing.
Families, friends, couples, singles and all those young in spirit visit this fortnightly blooming site – the so-called Cherry Blossom.
Apparently, more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees were originally donated by the Mayor of Tokyo to the people of Washington in 1912 with the aim of strengthening friendship between the two countries. It is said that the Americans responded this gesture by gifting flowering dogwood trees to Japan. Not sure of how that is celebrated, I would focus on the Cherry Blossoms.
Each spring, the little trees bloom and convert the Tidal Basin near Jefferson memorial (the most popular site to view the blossoms) into a beautiful assortment of white, pink and green. Walk alongside the Potomac thus becomes a ritual.
Typically, this is the time when the place sees a bunch of activities from kite flying, musical programs, marathon, parades and sometimes even a wedding ceremony. One gets a view of the city policemen at their best, not to forget the huge trashcans, and mobile restrooms (haven't captured that though!).
There is communal spirit along the paths and lot of just simple fun, and of course the bloomed blossoms. One can hear the clicking of camera all through the stretch and people in gasping at the beauty.
While one may see these every year, I personally feel worth it year after year, when done with friends and family.
