Azaleas are in full bloom at Higashi Azalea Eco Park, a colorful sign announcing the coming of spring
March 10, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Naoya Oshiro
The azaleas at Higashi Azalea Eco Park are in full bloom, delighting the eyes of visitors to the park. March 9 was blessed with great weather, and families could be seen out taking pictures and enjoying themselves against a vivid backdrop of red, pink, and white.
The “40th annual Higashi Azalea Festival” has also been underway since March 1 at the park, and the festivities were greeted by the blooming of the colorful flowers, including the Kerama azalea. According to the park, this week is the best week to come see the flowers.
(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)
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