We just returned from the National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF) in Washington DC. The cherry blossom trees line the riverfront of Potomac Park and pepper the city. They are truly spectacular in bloom.
The NCBF is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C. commemorating the March 27, 1912 gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo. Mayor Ozaki donated the trees in an effort to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan.
Two years earlier in 1910, the first trees that Mayor Ozaki and Japan sent to the United States were infested with insects and nematodes and subsequently burned.
The festival begins on March 29th and ends April 13th. Some festival events include kite flying, soccer tournament, sushi and sake tasting, regatta, fireworks, 10-mile marathon, charity golf tournament, and a parade. For $125 per person, you can enjoy a gala dinner cruise aboard The Odyssey.
Jackets are recommended for men and cocktail attire for women. Translation...no jeans, shorts, wife beaters, halter-tops, gym shoes, or flip-flops.
Mmmmmm! Julia's Empanadas! The Salteña is especially delicious (shredded chicken, potato, green peas, hard boiled egg, raisins, green olives and onion)
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