BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.3576@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20120320T000000Z DTEND:20120427T000000Z DESCRIPTION:<strong>2012 Centennial</strong>\n\nIn 1912\, an incredible gif t of 3\,000 cherry blossom trees was bestowed on Washington\, DC by Tokyo\ , Japan. Rooted strongly and surviving outside elements\, the trees have w ithstood the test of time &ndash\; and nearly a century later\, the Nation al Cherry Blossom Festival is preparing for an unprecedented and once-in-a -lifetime celebration.\n\nThe epic 5-week spectacular\, from March 20 &nda sh\; April 27\, 2012\, will unify and electrify the city\, the nation\, an d the world. Washington\, DC and the region will be abuzz with excitement. Creativity and innovation will permeate signature Festival events elevati ng them to new heights\, and ground-breaking Centennial exhibitions and pr ogramming will amaze and delight. Timeless traditions. Rich culture. Renow ned artists. World-class performers. The community at its best!\n\n<a href ="http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/about/2012-centennial/" tar get="_blank">Check the website for information about festival events &gt\; &gt\;</a>\n DTSTAMP:20240416T190057Z SUMMARY:2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival URL:/en/events/2012/03/20/2012-national-cherry-blossom-festival/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR