The year 2024 marks the 30^th anniversary of the "1994 Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Fair." Recent reports indicate that the 2024 Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Fair will be held at the Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Garden from November 29^th to December 18th, spanning a long period of time covering three weekends.

The main exhibition area for this year's Chrysanthemum Fair covers approximately 350 acres (with 50 acres of water area), showcasing 28 thematic chrysanthemum landscape displays, 15 floral borders, and over 1,000 varieties of chrysanthemums. The venue will feature eight major zones: chrysanthemum landscape zone, famous chrysanthemum collection zone, flower sea zone, cultural performance zone, cultural exhibition zone, food zone, creative market zone, and leisure open zone, allowing visitors to enjoy the chrysanthemum artistry and the fragrance of flowers. They can also listen to music, admire the performances, and take part in the markets to enjoy local cuisine.

The thematic chrysanthemum landscape has always been one of the most attractive elements of the Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Fair, and this year's displays are no exception. According to Xiang Jiandong, Director of the Xiaolan Town Public Communication and Cultural Service Center, the landscape area this year will feature two large installations: "Vatti 's Auspicious Dragon" and "Lingding Hongbo Garden," as well as four themed gardens: Garden of Infinite Blossoms, Garden of Harmony Blossoms, Garden of Fortune and Grace, and Garden of Happiness and Love. A new "Blossoms by the Serene Lake" water feature display area will also be held, blending urban characteristics, intangible cultural heritage, zodiac elements, and chrysanthemum culture together. Notably, the 188-meter "Vatti's Auspicious Dragon" chrysanthemum art installation, owned by Vatti Group, is currently under review for a Guinness World Record in Shanghai; while the 1,400-square-meter Lingding Hongbo Garden serves as a large-scale installation in the theme of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link , highlighting the significance of the extraordinary cross-sea project.

The famous chrysanthemum collection zone will display over 1,000 quality varieties of chrysanthemums on the shacks or stands, including chrysanthemums of special breeds, Dali chrysanthemum, bonsai chrysanthemums, cliff-side chrysanthemum , tree tower chrysanthemums, and high-mounted chrysanthemums. These displays will be complemented by poetry, calligraphy, and paintings featuring chrysanthemum themes, creating a rich cultural atmosphere.

The flower sea area spans approximately 20,000 square meters and primarily features chrysanthemums, designed in the shape of "Phoenix Feather" to resonate with the "Vatti's Auspicious Dragon" installation at the entrance square, symbolizing the "Dragon Mountain" and "Phoenix Mountain" of Xiaolan. This year, a scenic walkway will be added to the flower sea zone, satisfying visitors' desire to roam the sea of flowers. Additionally, a flower sea stage will be set up for romantic music concerts for the first time, allowing guests to indulge in music amid the fragrant atmosphere.

Furthermore, the food zone, creative market zone, and leisure open zones will feature a diverse array of cultural and tourism projects for visitors to experience. This year, the layout of food stalls will be optimized and expanded, with a focus on mid-range to high-end local delicacies from Zhongshan and Xiaolan, showcasing local renowned restaurants, famous feasts, prestigious chefs, and signature dishes. The promotion of local culinary culture will highlight specialties such as chrysanthemum feasts and crispy fish dinners, offering guests a vibrant chrysanthemum fair on the tip of their tongue. The creative market will host 40 stalls featuring cultural creations, souvenirs, and dried goods, showcasing distinctive Zhongshan tourism souvenirs, including a "Chrysanthemum City Gifts" section and edible chrysanthemum section that emphasize local specialties and creative products.

Source :Lingnan on the Cloud

2024年中山小榄菊花会11月29日开园

今年恰逢“1994年甲戌小榄菊花大会”30周年，记者近日获悉，2024年小榄菊花会将于11月29日至12月18日在小榄菊花园举办，展期共20日，含3个周末。

在展场布置上，本届菊花会主展场面积约350亩（其中水面50亩），共展出主题菊艺造景28组、花境15组、菊花品种1000多种。场内设置菊艺造景区、名菊荟萃区、花海区、文艺展演区、文化展览区、美食区、创意集市区、休闲开放区等八大区域，让市民游客在菊花园里赏菊艺、闻花香、听音乐、看表演、逛集市、品美食。

主题菊艺造景一直是小榄菊花会最具吸引力的元素之一，今年的造景同样值得期待。据小榄镇宣传文化服务中心主任项建东介绍，今年菊艺造景区将设“华帝祥龙”和“伶仃宏波园”两组大型菊艺造景，以及万象芳园、和美芳园、福韵芳园、爱榄芳园等四大主题造园，首次设置“花漫嘉湖”水景展示区，将城市特色、非遗、生肖元素、和美生活与菊花文化相融合。其中，华帝股份公司送展的188米“华帝祥龙”巨型菊艺造景，正申报上海大世界基尼斯纪录；面积达1400平方米的伶仃宏波园为深中通道主题大型造景，彰显出该跨海工程的宏伟和非凡意义。

名菊荟萃区将展出菊花品种1000种以上，以展架或展台等多种形式陈列品种菊、大立菊、盆景菊、悬崖菊、树塔菊、高放菊等精品菊花，同时，以菊花题材的诗书画衬托，打造具有浓厚文化气息的菊花精品展区。

花海区面积约2万平方米，以菊花为主花材，打造“凤凰飞羽”造型，与入口广场的“华帝祥龙”交相呼应，象征着小榄的“龙山”与“凤山”。今年花海区增设观光栈道，满足游客漫游花海的愿望。此外，首次增设花海舞台，打造花海中的浪漫音乐会，让游客沉浸花香中聆听音乐。

此外，美食区、创意集市区及休闲开放区内，均有丰富的文旅项目等待游客体验。今年将优化并拓展美食区摊位布局，以中山及小榄特色的中高档美食为主，充分展示小榄名店、名宴、名厨、名菜，弘扬中山美食文化，重点推广菊花宴、脆肉鲩宴等小榄本土特色美食，让游客品味舌尖上的菊花会。创意集市区将设置文创、手信、干货等摊位40个，展示中山特色旅游手信。其中，设有“菊城有礼”和食用菊专区，重点展示、推介小榄特色手信和文创产品。

文、图丨记者 张德钢 通讯员 梁景标 蔡焯浩
翻译 | 洪婷
英文审校 | 王枥焓