On March 9^th, the enchanting 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival commenced at the Eighteen Arhats Mountain in Nansha District, Guangzhou. It is reported that the area for cherry blossom cultivation has been expanded, with more than 200 Guangzhou cherry trees planted in over five acres of cherry blossom gardens. Standing in clusters, the cherry blossom trees are adorned with vibrant and rosy blossoms, turning the whole garden into a romantic pink ocean.

"Seeing the preview of the festival online, I just couldn't wait to admire the cherry blossoms," said Mr. Huang, who came with his friends to take pictures, as he captured the beauty of the cherry blossoms through his camera lens, "However, it's a such a pity that today is a gloomy day, the scenery doesn't look well. I will come back again on sunny days."

Besides the romantic sea of cherry blossoms, the scenic area covers over three miles of continuous lush peaks and over 800 acres of forests, where various flowers bloom together, forming a colorful sea of diverse flowers. Thus, the landscape is even more magnificent than that in previous years, boasting a unique environment where visitors can admire the charm of flowers at every step.

In the cherry blossom garden, visitors wait in a long queue for the "Cherry Blossom Train",hoping to travel through the romantic pink flower sea. Mrs. Huang, who took the "Cherry Blossom Train" with her children, believed the experience was worthwhile. "The pink train is so beautiful, my children love it. And it moves at a slow speed. The blowing breeze at this temperature is very pleasant. Along the way, the beautiful scenery of the cherry blossoms truly creates a good vibe here."

There is also a culture zone for wedding customs during the cherry blossom festival this year. The first collective wedding ceremony in Dagang Town was held here, incorporating traditional rituals such as tying the hair clippings and holding hands, allowing citizens and tourists to witness this wonderful moment for the newlyweds. The event also included interactive activities such as "Vows of Cherry Blossoms" and exhibitions of wedding customs, adding a romantic touch to people's love stories with cherry blossoms.

Family entertainment projects are also a highlight of this festival. Inside the Happy Farm, children can feed the animals with their parents while enjoying delightful family time. Grandma Xiong, who lives nearby, came with her whole family. As the little kid played with the animals at the Happy Farm, she said, "The cherry blossom festival is bustling with people. We bring our child here to play and enjoy. He is so happy."

Additionally, there are also areas for stage performances and Hanfu experiences in the festival. When one walks through the delicate cherry blossom forest in Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing), the harmonious beauty formed by the blossoms and the colorful robes is the perfect annotation of spring.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

图集｜搭乘樱花小火车，共赴春日之约

3月9日上午，2024年南沙十八罗汉山樱花节浪漫启幕。记者在现场了解到，今年的樱花节在原有基础上，对樱花种植面积进行扩大，近30亩的樱花园种植了200多棵广州樱。樱花树簇拥而立，枝头繁花似锦，花瓣粉红如霞，樱花园化身浪漫的粉色海洋。

“在网上看见有樱花节的预告活动就特意来赏樱了。” 和朋友一起来摄影的黄先生举着相机，记录下了樱花之美，“但是今天天气阴雨，景色并不理想，也是一大遗憾，我会等后面天气晴朗再来拍。”

除了浪漫樱花海，景区内十余里连绵翠岭，五千亩生态山林，各花竞相开放，组成多彩花海，景观比往年更绚丽，营造出独特的赏游环境，让游客感受“一步一花海”的魅力。

记者现场看到，在樱花园内，乘坐“樱花小火车”的队伍排成了长龙，游客们在穿梭中享受粉色花海的浪漫。带孩子一起搭乘了“樱花小火车”的黄女士认为这一体验很值，“粉色的火车设计好看精致，孩子很喜欢。而且行驶速度挺慢的，在这个温度下吹来的风也很舒适。沿途看到的樱花景致美丽，非常有氛围感。”

记者还了解到，本次樱花节还特别打造了婚俗文化区，举行大岗首届集体婚礼，设计了结发、执手等传统环节，市民游客共同见证了新人幸福时刻。活动现场还设置了“樱誓永恒”互动打卡、婚俗文化展示等体验活动，以樱花为媒为爱情增添浪漫底色。

亲子娱乐项目也是本次樱花节的一大亮点。在开心农场内，家长可以陪着孩子一起喂食动物，享受美好的亲子时光。家在附近的熊奶奶祖孙三代一起出来游玩，小朋友在开心农场和小动物们进行了不少互动。“樱花节人多热闹，我们陪孩子出来玩一玩、看一看、走一走，他自己也挺乐意的。”

同时，还增设了舞台表演、汉服文化体验等多个游玩区域。身着汉服漫步樱林，簌簌樱花娇艳欲滴。立于花下，花与汉服营造出的美，便是对春天最好的注解。

文、图｜记者 冷霜 实习生 黄依娴
译｜洪婷