A City Painted in Pink

After a long day at work, on my way back home, the beautiful pink blossoms all around the city instantly lights up my mood. The contrast between Bangalore city’s skyline and the pink blooms is nothing less than a postcard. The ordinary traffic routes momentarily feel poetic.
Here’s an interesting fact for all of you. These are not the true cherry blossoms (Sakura) of Japan. The trees we admire in Bengaluru, belong to a species known as Tabebuia rosea which are native to Central and South America. The presence of these trees in Bengaluru dates to the colonial era, when British horticulturalists and city planners brought in exotic species to adorn the city bringing back their nostalgic springtime landscapes.
And just like that, for a few weeks every year, the Garden City blushes in shades of pink, inviting us all to pause, look up, and admire.Feel free to comment on your favorite spot in Bengaluru to catch these pink blooms, or share a memory they spark for you?