City Life | March 7th marked the official launch of the 2025 #Huachao Festival at #Guangzhou's #Haizhu #Wetland, set against a picturesque backdrop of blooming flowers. Known as the Flower God Festival, this traditional celebration originated in the #Han Dynasty, flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties, and remains one of #China's most cherished seasonal festivals. Ancient people regarded the second month of the lunar calendar as the "Flower Festival," during which they held ceremonies to worship the flower deity, enjoyed the blossoms, went on outings, and prayed for abundant growth of all things. This year's festival highlights include a 3.2-kilometer stretch of pink #kapok avenues along #Shiliugang River and a 10-acre #cherry blossom forest, alongside lively events such as the Twelve Flower Goddess Selection, #hanfu dances, traditional musical performances, an intangible cultural heritage market, and a cherry blossom tea pavilion. #citylife

 

       3月7日，广州海珠湿地2025花朝节在一片浪漫花海中正式拉开帷幕。花朝节俗称“花神节”，起源于汉代，盛于唐宋，是中华民族重要的岁时节日之一。古人以农历二月为“花朝”，举行祭花神、赏红、踏青等活动，祈愿万物繁茂。

       今年海珠湿地花朝节有石榴岗河两岸3.2公里宫粉紫荆花道和10亩粉色浪漫的樱花林，还有十二花神海选、花神巡游、汉服舞蹈、民乐表演、非遗市集、樱花茶座等活动。

       翻译：蔡燕娣

       审校：罗洁

​​​​​​​       终审：王予湉