Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Washington, DC

It is that time of year again in the U.S. capital, when young, old, rich and poor gather at the city's Tidal Basin to enjoy the blooming cherry blossom trees. Almost 100 years ago, the mayor of Tokyo gave the city three thousand cherry trees. And ever since then, each spring, in good times and bad, their beauty have soothed the soul of people who travel from across the country and the world to enjoy their fleeting beauty. VOA sent photographer Mike Kornely and his camera to the Tidal Basin and here is his video postcard.

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[liglig50]

In 1912, Japan presented 3000 cherry trees to Washington, DC as a symbol of friendship.

[WondrousJapanForever]

These are the symbol of the friendship between Japan and America.

[plomari206]

they knows enjoy sakura.

[shibuihito]

sakura is korean oigin

[simple22ish]

@dessejeny why does Korean people care about a small thing? Japanese people don't care at all.

[tamaran1965]

Come to Japan.

[RedondoAce]

@andreataraz Around the tidal basin, near the Jefferson Memorial, south of the National Mall. It is a fantastic sight.

[raconter1]

Beauty unites people! Thanks for sharing! :) Jack

[allgoo19]

Cherry blossom is nothing without Obento picnic!! ^_^

[andreataraz]

where excatly it is in DC ?