The Traditional Chengdu Flower Festival – Celebrating Flowers

The Traditional Chengdu Flower Festival – Celebrating Flowers
Feb 19, 2009 By eChinacities.com
The Flower Fair in Chengdu occurs at the Qingyanggong Park in the heart of Chengdu on the 21st day of the second lunar month, or the 17th March this year. Visiting the Flower Fair in Chengdu has been a tradition among the local people for over 1000 years.
A common belief among the locals is that the fifteenth day of the second month in lunar calendar is the birthday of all flowers. It also coincides with the birthday of Lao Zi, who is the founder of Taoism in China. Taoist believers celebrate this auspicious day by worshipping Lao Zi at the Qingyanggong Park. During the days of the Tang and Five Dynasties, people used to visit the flower and temple fairs at the Qingyanggong Park as a part of folk custom.
Once you enter the fair ground, the wide variety of flowers displayed in the fair, will surely add to your pleasure. You can also try out the mouth watering local snacks served by the food stalls inside the fair ground. If you are tired of getting around the Chengdu Flower Fair, take a break and enjoy the folk art performances by the local artists in the fair ground.

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