NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Each spring, the National Conference of State Societies (NCSS) sponsors the Cherry Blossom Princess activities associated with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates springtime cherry blossoms and Japanese-American friendship. Each State Society nominates a young lady to represent their state during the weeklong festival, and one is chosen to become the Cherry Blossom Queen and travel to Japan for additional cultural exposure. If you are interested in being considered as a candidate for next year, please email us for more information. Meet our 2008 Cherry Blossom Princess: Abby Helman Meet our 2007 Cherry Blossom Princess: Desereé Johnston. Learn more about Nebraska’s 2006 Cherry Blossom Princess, Andrea Todd.

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