Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington
Burst of pink colour marks beginning of spring in capital and annual celebration of US-Japanese ties.
Published On 24 Mar 2012
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom in Washington DC.
The pink blossoming of the trees has become symbolic of springtime and is a highlight sought out by tourists and locals.
Gifted to the city as a token of friendship by Japan a century ago, the trees have become symbolic of the relationship between the two countries.
Al Jazeera’s John Terrett reports from Washington.
Source: Al Jazeera