Salem celebrates Cherry Blossom Day at Oregon State Capitol

Willamette University students Hailey Nelson and Allison Ruskell enjoy the sunshine during the Cherry Blossom Day celebration on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore.

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. The celebration recognizes the significance of the trees and their symbolism in Japanese culture.

The Oregon State Capitol mall is surrounded by rows of cherry blossom trees in peak bloom during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Salem, Ore.

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. The celebration recognizes the significance of the trees and their symbolism in Japanese culture.

SamaZama performs during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore.

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. The celebration recognizes the significance of the trees and their symbolism in Japanese culture.

People walk through clouds of pink and white flowers during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore.

Musicians tune their kotos, a Japanese stringed instrument, before they play during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore.

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. The celebration recognizes the significance of the trees and their symbolism in Japanese culture.

People take in the beauty of the cherry blossom trees during the annual Cherry Blossom Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore.