As spring heralds the renewal of life, the Cultural Park is set to enchant visitors with its annual Spring Festival Flower Market in 2024. Over 80,000 pots filled with 40 types of seasonal flowers will grace the park, along with over 2,000 decorations. The Flower Market will be held from February 7th to 24th, providing free admission to the public for viewing.

Originating in the Spring Festival of the year 1957, the Flower Market has become an iconic event alongside the "Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival" and the "Guangzhou Chrysanthemum Market," collectively referred to as the three major exhibitions of Guangzhou that emerged in the 1950s.

In the Flower Market this year, the zodiac elements of Chinese Loong are incorporated into the flower displays at the entrances and central and southwest square areas in the Cultural Park.

The flower displays at the central square feature elements such as kapok flowers, palace lanterns, Loong, and phoenixes. The largest displayofthisMarketis located in the southwest square, measuring 50 meters long, 12 meters wide, and 10 meters high, which depicts two Loongs running towards a huge colorful flower basket, evoking a majestic atmosphere.

What is the most beloved spot to take photos? It would be the large peach tree directly facing the main entrance of the park, which is 5.5 meters high and 5 meters wide, making it the largest one of its type ever showcased at the Market.On two sides of the entrance, the displays named "Auspicious Gates" constructed from kumquats are  novel addition this year, as it is the first time to use kumquats here, which symbolize great luck and prosperity. A large kumquat tree is also included, approximately 3 meters tall, making it the largest one of its kind ever exhibited at the Market.

In addition, the highlights also include two themed orchid exhibitions, presenting precious varieties such as Venus slipper. This kind of orchid attracts visitors as it is unique in shape, vibrant in colors, and long-lasting in the blooming period. At the same time, the nearly 600 orchids are on display outdoors, including rare varieties such as Ascocenda, Vanda, and Kdares Perfume Beauty.

Furthermore, it is learned that the lantern show of the Lantern Festival will be prepared based on this Flower Market. At the reunion time of the people in Guangzhou, the show ofLantern Festival will brighten the city from February 21st to 24th.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

图集｜最大桃花和年桔盆栽亮相广州文化公园“迎春花会”！

文化公园2024年“迎春花会”将展出各式应节时花40多种，数量超8万盆，各类构件、饰物2000余件。花会展出时间为2月7日（腊月廿八）至2月24日（元宵），市民可免费前往观赏。

广州文化公园“迎春花会”始于1957年农历新春，它与同是诞生于20世纪50年代的“中秋灯会”“羊城菊会”并称为当时的广州“三大展览”。

2024年“迎春花会”，文化公园重点在正门中轴线到中心广场区域、西南广场以及各入口的花景巧妙融入“龙”生肖元素。

其中，中心广场“龙凤呈祥”花景采用红棉、走马宫灯、龙凤等元素；西南广场“双龙献瑞”则是本届花会规模最大景组，长50米，宽12米，高10米，景组打造双龙出海奔向繁花似锦的巨大花篮，气势恢宏。

正对着文化公园正门的大型桃花是街坊们拍照的宠儿。据介绍，大型桃花高5.5米、宽5米，为历届文化公园“迎春花会”展出的最大桃花。在正门中轴线两侧的“吉祥安康”“吉祥如意”景组，有多个以年桔打造的“吉祥门”。据介绍，“吉祥门”是文化公园首次使用年桔扎作造型的花景，寓意大吉大利，“花景中融入了大年桔，高约3米，是历年‘迎春花会’展出的最大年桔盆栽。”

除了大型桃花、大型年桔，本届“迎春花会”的亮点还有两个主题兰花展，将展出有“女神维纳斯的拖鞋”美称的珍贵品种——兜兰等。兜兰又称仙履兰、美丽囊兰，有独特的花朵造型、绚丽的色彩、持久的花期，具有较高的观赏价值。同时，文化公园将在文明苑室外展出近600株兰花，包括千代兰、万代兰、香水美人等平时难得一见的兰花品种。

此外，记者了解到，文化公园“元宵灯会”将在“迎春花会”基础上打造，2月21日至24日晚，“元宵灯会”将亮灯，照耀羊城人民的团圆时光。

文｜记者 马思泳 通讯员 荔宣
图｜记者 陈秋明
翻译｜王枥焓