A Once In A Lifetime Celebration
In 1912, an incredible gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees was bestowed on Washington, DC by Tokyo, Japan. Rooted strongly and surviving outside elements, the trees have withstood the test of time – and nearly a century later, the friendship between Japan and Kentucky is preparing for an unprecedented and once-‐in-‐a-‐lifetime celebration. We are preparing to paint the state pink and we want you to join us.
In honor of one of our nation’s most beloved treasures, and a living reminder of international friendship between Kentucky and Japan, and the beauty of nature, the Embassy of Japan and the Consul General of Japan in Nashville has awarded the Japan/America Society of Kentucky 20 off springs from the original cherry blossom trees to be donated to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to share in the 100th anniversary of the gift of trees.
To commemorate this once in a lifetime occasion the Japan/America Society of Kentucky would like to host the first annual Cherry Blossom Festival in downtown Lexington on May 12th of 2012 and bestow the gift of some of these original off springs to the city of Lexington. We believe this will set the stage for the next 100 years of friendship that is shared between Kentucky and Japan.
We are hoping that this celebration will unify and electrify the city, the nation, and the world. Lexington, Kentucky and the region will be abuzz with excitement. Creativity and innovation of this signature Festival will be of Timeless traditions. Rich culture. Renowned artists. World-‐class performers, the community at its best!
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