Did you know that peonies, beautiful and colorful flowers, are a big deal in China? In the city of Heze, located in east China’s Shandong Province, people have been growing peonies for hundreds of years! 🌺
Heze is famous for its peony festivals, like the 34th Heze International Peony Culture and Tourism Festival, which opened on April 8 this year. People from all over come to see the amazing peony displays. The peony is super important in China because it stands for wealth, good luck, prosperity, and the strong spirit of the nation.
But guess what? The love for peonies isn’t just in China! In South Korea, people also adore these flowers. They even have their own peony festivals during the blooming season. 🌸
South Korean artist Oh Myung-hee found comfort in peonies during a tough time in her life. Painting these lovely flowers helped her feel better and overcome her hardships. She says, “Life isn’t always abundant, but I believe we all strive to experience those peak, most radiant moments.”
Peonies truly have a special way of bringing people together, no matter where they are. Maybe next time you see a peony, you’ll think about how this flower connects people across countries! 😊
Reference(s):
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