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#13672078

6 May 2026

People gather and take photographs beneath blooming Jacaranda trees lining the streets of Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 6, 2026. The seasonal blossoms transform the cityscape into shades of purple. The Jacaranda trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) reach peak bloom between March and April, with fallen petals carpeting sidewalks and roads. This species has been part of the Kathmandu Valley's urban landscape for over a century and is believed to have been introduced during the Rana period for ornamental use. Often referred to as the Hawaiian mimosa tree, the blossoms are delicate and easily scattered by light wind or rain, creating a short-lived yet visually striking display. Jacaranda trees are typically propagated through cuttings or grafting onto seedling rootstock and take around two to three years to flower. They thrive in full sunlight and well-drained sandy soil, conditions well suited to Kathmandu's spring climate. While mature trees can tolerate temperatures as low as -7?C, colder conditions may reduce flowering, and younger plants remain more vulnerable to frost. The annual bloom has become a popular backdrop for photography and everyday life across the valley.

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6 May 2026

People gather and take photographs beneath blooming Jacaranda trees lining the streets of Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 6, 2026. The seasonal blossoms transform the cityscape into shades of purple. The Jacaranda trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) reach peak bloom between March and April, with fallen petals carpeting sidewalks and roads. This species has been part of the Kathmandu Valley's urban landscape for over a century and is believed to have been introduced during the Rana period for ornamental use. Often referred to as the Hawaiian mimosa tree, the blossoms are delicate and easily scattered by light wind or rain, creating a short-lived yet visually striking display. Jacaranda trees are typically propagated through cuttings or grafting onto seedling rootstock and take around two to three years to flower. They thrive in full sunlight and well-drained sandy soil, conditions well suited to Kathmandu's spring climate. While mature trees can tolerate temperatures as low as -7?C, colder conditions may reduce flowering, and younger plants remain more vulnerable to frost. The annual bloom has become a popular backdrop for photography and everyday life across the valley.

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6 May 2026

People gather and take photographs beneath blooming Jacaranda trees lining the streets of Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 6, 2026. The seasonal blossoms transform the cityscape into shades of purple. The Jacaranda trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) reach peak bloom between March and April, with fallen petals carpeting sidewalks and roads. This species has been part of the Kathmandu Valley's urban landscape for over a century and is believed to have been introduced during the Rana period for ornamental use. Often referred to as the Hawaiian mimosa tree, the blossoms are delicate and easily scattered by light wind or rain, creating a short-lived yet visually striking display. Jacaranda trees are typically propagated through cuttings or grafting onto seedling rootstock and take around two to three years to flower. They thrive in full sunlight and well-drained sandy soil, conditions well suited to Kathmandu's spring climate. While mature trees can tolerate temperatures as low as -7?C, colder conditions may reduce flowering, and younger plants remain more vulnerable to frost. The annual bloom has become a popular backdrop for photography and everyday life across the valley.

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6 May 2026

People gather and take photographs beneath blooming Jacaranda trees lining the streets of Lalitpur, Nepal, on May 6, 2026. The seasonal blossoms transform the cityscape into shades of purple. The Jacaranda trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) reach peak bloom between March and April, with fallen petals carpeting sidewalks and roads. This species has been part of the Kathmandu Valley's urban landscape for over a century and is believed to have been introduced during the Rana period for ornamental use. Often referred to as the Hawaiian mimosa tree, the blossoms are delicate and easily scattered by light wind or rain, creating a short-lived yet visually striking display. Jacaranda trees are typically propagated through cuttings or grafting onto seedling rootstock and take around two to three years to flower. They thrive in full sunlight and well-drained sandy soil, conditions well suited to Kathmandu's spring climate. While mature trees can tolerate temperatures as low as -7?C, colder conditions may reduce flowering, and younger plants remain more vulnerable to frost. The annual bloom has become a popular backdrop for photography and everyday life across the valley.

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#13642711

29 Apr 2026

A pigeon sits on a bar against the backdrop of blooming Jacarandas in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 29, 2026. The streets and corners of Kathmandu's main road section are awash with purple flowers commonly called Jacaranda, which reach full bloom during March and April. Known as Jacaranda Mimosifolia, these purple flowers have decorated the Nepali capital for a century and a half. Every year, the roads of Kathmandu are painted purple with flowers from the Jacaranda, also known as the Hawaiian mimosa tree, which cannot resist breeze and light showers. It is believed that Rana rulers introduced the plant, which grows from cutting or grafting by seedling rootstock and typically takes two to three years to bloom. This genus thrives in full sun and sandy soils, explaining their abundance in warmer climates. Mature plants can survive in colder climates down to -7 ?C (19 ?F); however, they may not bloom as profusely. Younger plants are more fragile and may not survive in colder climates when temperatures drop below freezing.

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#13642715

29 Apr 2026

A Nepali woman takes a photo against the backdrop of blooming Jacarandas in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 29, 2026. The streets and corners of Kathmandu's main road section are awash with purple flowers commonly called Jacaranda, which reach full bloom during March and April. Known as Jacaranda Mimosifolia, these purple flowers have been decorating the Nepali capital for a century and a half. Every year, the roads of Kathmandu are painted purple with flowers of the Jacaranda, also called the Hawaiian mimosa tree, which are sensitive to breeze and light showers. It is believed that Rana rulers introduced the plant, which grows from cutting or grafting by seedling rootstock and typically takes two to three years to bloom. This genus thrives in full sun and sandy soils, explaining their abundance in warmer climates. Mature plants can survive in colder climates down to -7 ?C (19 ?F); however, they may not bloom as profusely. Younger plants are more fragile and may not survive in colder climates when temperatures drop below freezing.

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#13642720

29 Apr 2026

Nepali women take photos against the backdrop of blooming Jacarandas in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 29, 2026. The streets and corners of Kathmandu's main road section are awash with purple flowers commonly called Jacaranda, which reach full bloom during March and April. Known as Jacaranda Mimosifolia, these purple flowers have been decorating the Nepali capital for a century and a half. Every year, the roads of Kathmandu are painted purple with flowers of the Jacaranda, also called the Hawaiian mimosa tree, which are sensitive to breeze and light showers. It is believed that Rana rulers introduced the plant, which grows from cutting or grafting by seedling rootstock and typically takes two to three years to bloom. This genus thrives in full sun and sandy soils, explaining their abundance in warmer climates. Mature plants can survive in colder climates down to -7 ?C (19 ?F); however, they may not bloom as profusely. Younger plants are more fragile and may not survive in colder climates when temperatures drop below freezing.

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#13642721

29 Apr 2026

Nepali women take photos against the backdrop of blooming Jacarandas in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 29, 2026. The streets and corners of Kathmandu's main road section are awash with purple flowers commonly called Jacaranda, which reach full bloom during March and April. Known as Jacaranda Mimosifolia, these purple flowers have been decorating the Nepali capital for a century and a half. Every year, the roads of Kathmandu are painted purple with flowers of the Jacaranda, also called the Hawaiian mimosa tree, which are sensitive to breeze and light showers. It is believed that Rana rulers introduced the plant, which grows from cutting or grafting by seedling rootstock and typically takes two to three years to bloom. This genus thrives in full sun and sandy soils, explaining their abundance in warmer climates. Mature plants can survive in colder climates down to -7 ?C (19 ?F); however, they may not bloom as profusely. Younger plants are more fragile and may not survive in colder climates when temperatures drop below freezing.

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#13642724

29 Apr 2026

A Nepali woman takes a photo against the backdrop of blooming Jacarandas in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 29, 2026. The streets and corners of Kathmandu's main road section are awash with purple flowers commonly called Jacaranda, which reach full bloom during March and April. Known as Jacaranda Mimosifolia, these purple flowers have been decorating the Nepali capital for over a century and a half. Every year, the roads of Kathmandu are painted purple with flowers of the Jacaranda, also known as the Hawaiian mimosa tree, which are sensitive to breeze and light showers. It is believed that Rana rulers introduced the plant, which grows from cuttings or grafting by seedling rootstock and typically takes two to three years to bloom. This genus thrives in full sun and sandy soils, explaining their abundance in warmer climates. Mature plants can survive in colder climates down to -7 ?C (19 ?F); however, they may not bloom as profusely. Younger plants are more fragile and may not survive in colder climates when temperatures drop below freezing.

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#13099667

15 Dec 2025

Rows of fresh pine and fir Christmas trees, some with identifying tags and ribbons, are displayed for sale on a paved city plaza in the historic center. The sale is part of the Advent and Christmas festivities, with ornate, historic European buildings forming the backdrop, in Ghent, East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium, on December 15, 2025.

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#13099683

15 Dec 2025

Rows of fresh pine and fir Christmas trees, some with identifying tags and ribbons, are displayed for sale on a paved city plaza in the historic center. The sale is part of the Advent and Christmas festivities, with ornate, historic European buildings forming the backdrop, in Ghent, East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium, on December 15, 2025.

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15 Dec 2025

Rows of fresh pine and fir Christmas trees, some with identifying tags and ribbons, are displayed for sale on a paved city plaza in the historic center. The sale is part of the Advent and Christmas festivities, with ornate, historic European buildings forming the backdrop, in Ghent, East Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium, on December 15, 2025.

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#13041516

30 Nov 2025

Passengers stand on the platform of the Trento Railway Station, with a red and silver Frecciarossa high-speed train stopped at the track, set against the backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky in Trento, Trentino, Italy, on November 23, 2025. The modern station features a distinctive circular roof canopy, and the city is a host venue and a route city for the Olympic Torch Relay, scheduled for January 29, 2026, for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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#13041523

30 Nov 2025

A crowd of people gathers in the cobblestone Piazza Duomo, surrounding the historic Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno), with the Duomo bell tower and colorful buildings forming the backdrop in Trento, Trentino, Italy, on November 23, 2025. The city square is a central point for daily life and is also a key location along the route for the Olympic Torch Relay, scheduled for January 29, 2026, for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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#13041528

30 Nov 2025

A bright green FlixBus intercity coach drives through a low-speed intersection with bicycle and pedestrian signs, set against a backdrop of steep, forested mountains, including one with a visible construction crane, in Trento, Trentino, Italy, on November 23, 2025. The city serves as a host venue and is on the route of the Olympic Torch Relay, scheduled for January 29, 2026, for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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#13042437

30 Nov 2025

Visitors are seen at the first "Jarmark" in Warsaw, Poland on 28 November, 2025. The popular style Christmas market usually seen in Germany and Austria has now come to Poland offering visitors an international selectin of foods and traditional, artisanal Christmas products. Aroun 150 stands and a number of fairground attractions are offered to visitors in the heart of the city next to the iconic Palace of Culture and Sciences.

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