2012 marks the 100th
Anniversary of the original gift of
cherry trees from Japan to the United
States in 1912. Planted at the Tidal
Basin of the Potomac River in the
nation's capital and supplemented with
more cherry trees over the years, the
blossoming cherry trees of Washington DC
have become a national treasure and
attract hundreds of thousands of viewers
to the "Cherry Blossom Festival" along
the Potomac each spring.
Japan will mark this
Centennial with new gifts of cherry
trees to Washington and to a number of
American cities, Central Falls,
Pawtucket and Woonsocket Rhode Island
among them. To accompany the new cherry
trees, planning is underway for a series
of events in Rhode Island. More festival
events will be added during the coming
weeks and months. Please check back
frequently for updates.
Pins for
Sale
RI Cherry Blossom Festival pins are
available for sale. Prices are as
follows:
- 12 pins $5.00 each
- 48 pins $4.75 each
- 100 pins $4.50 each
- 200 pins $4.25 each
- 250 pins $4.00 each
All credit card
accepted. To order or if you would like to purchase in
higher quantities please call for a
price, please call 401-724-2200 or
email us.
Kara Fulginiti Chosen Rhode Island's 2012
Cherry Blossom Princess
The RI Cherry Blossom Festival Committee
is pleased to announce that Kara Fulginiti has been chosen Rhode Island's
2012 Cherry Blossom Princess.
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