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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Cherry blossom time

In 1912, the people of Japan gave a gift or 3,000 cherry trees to the people of the United States. These trees are planted in Washington, B.C. Late March is "cherry blossom time." Many people go to Washington then to see the cherry trees in bloom. The 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival is March 20 - April 12. There are many events, shows, music performances, and fireworks. There is a parade on April 11.

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