National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
A large crowd gathers for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
© Miller Taylor
National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off with a free family festival at the National Building Museum that includes hands-on activities exploring Japanese arts and design and performing arts, followed by ceremonial program with remarks by Washington dignitaries and special performance. See the following photos and get a glimpse of the opening event.
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