Plum blossoms in Qingdao City, Shandong Province in eastern China. /VCG Photo
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2020.02.08 14:13 GMT+8
Today is the 'Festival of Lanterns and Flowers' in China: We have some flowers for you!
Updated 2020.02.08 14:13 GMT+8
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The Chinese character behind the flowers, "Fu," means "blessing" or "happiness." /VCG Photo
February 8th, 2020, is the fifteenth day of first month in the Year of the Rat by Chinese lunar calendar. Traditionally, the day is the "Lantern Festival," on which people display hand-made lanterns with all kinds of flowers and decorations. In many provinces, especially southern parts of China, flower markets are open and people visit these street markets to buy fresh flowers, bonsais, and even mini fruit trees.
Orchids in the famous flower market of Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province in southern China. /VCG Photo
Flowers are an important element of Lantern Festival. Though the festival usually falls in February, flowers are never absent in winter. Here we have some beautiful flowers in full bloom in many parts of China to wish you Happy Lantern Festival!
Red plum blossoms in Huangshan City, Anhui Province in eastern China. /VCG Photo
Plum blossom
Plum blossom is one of Chinese people's favorite flowers. For more amazing plum blossom blooms in multiple Chinese cities, click here:
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Wintersweet
As its name suggests, the wintersweet has a color similar to honey!
Nanohana flower
Travel tip: February is a really good time to appreciate nanohana flowers in southern China!
Water lily
Cotton tree flower
(Cover photo via VCG)
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