MARKHAM, ON – June 20, 2018 – The City of Markham is honoured to accept the generous donation of 80 Japanese Sakura trees through the Trees for Tomorrow program and from various Japanese donors to celebrate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan.

Sakura is an important, symbolic flower in Japan that represents the beauty and fragility of life. The floral trees have been planted at three locations across the City: 15 trees at Milne Dam Conservation Park, 40 trees at Rougeside Promenade and 25 trees at the Markham Civic Centre for residents to enjoy.

Sixty-five of the trees were generously donated by the Supporters of the Rotary International District 2750, Japan, Toronto Sakura Project Committee, Tokyo All-Fashion Society and Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.

Join the City of Markham on Saturday, June 23 for the official ceremony followed by a musical performance and reception.

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office: Lama Nicolas, Senior Communications Advisor at lnicolas@markham.ca or 416.671.2890.

For all other media inquiries / interview requests for the City of Markham:
Erynn Sally, Media Relations Coordinator at esally@markham.ca or 416.737.2684.

About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with over 355,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 400 corporate head offices and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 210 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. Markham has received the Excellence Canada Gold Award for Organizational Quality & Healthy Workplace, and multiple heritage and environmental awards.