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Floral heritage: Colorful tradition of Quanzhou's hairpin flowers

CGTN

Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN
Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN
Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

A young woman adorns herself with hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN
A young woman adorns herself with hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

A young woman adorns herself with hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN
Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

Tourists try on hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

A young woman adorns herself with hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN
A young woman adorns herself with hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

A young woman adorns herself with hairpin flowers, a cherished tradition in Quanzhou, Fujian Province on May 23, 2024. /CGTN

The tradition of wearing hairpin flowers, or "zan hua wei," brings a burst of color to Quanzhou in Fujian. As a cherished aspect of China's national intangible cultural heritage, this floral adornment is now a must-try for visitors. These exquisite headdresses are a living testament to Quanzhou's enduring cultural legacy.

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