On January 8, 2023, the plum blossoms in Qingkou Ecology Park, located in Lianyungang City of east China's Jiangsu Province, were seen flowering. The plum blossom is considered to be representative of nobility, strength and modesty in Chinese culture. It is dubbed with titles like "Four Gentlemen of Flower" and "Three Friends of Winter" along with plants including orchids, bamboo and chrysanthemums.

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