Yifen Park in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, has launched its 17th Peony Culture Week. Set to run until May 19, the event features flower-viewing tours, art exhibitions, interactive activities, and cultural performances, offering visitors immersive experiences and the charm of garden landscapes.

Yifen Park kicks off its 17th Peony Culture Week. [Photo/Shanxi News Network]

In the peony viewing area, the park has curated diverse clusters, while information boards and displays provide insights into the flower’s traditional culture, poetry, and medicinal value, blending floral beauty with cultural enrichment.

The event also includes a peony-themed art exhibition, inviting submissions from artists, students, and enthusiasts focusing on the flowers and Yifen's landscapes. The park's road flags serve as an outdoor gallery, integrating these artworks into the floral setting.

Children use the blooming peonies as models for outdoor sketching. [Photo/Shanxi News Network]

A cultural performance centered on peonies is also being held, emphasizing public participation through self-directed, self-performed acts. This immersive showcase enriches the flower viewing season, enhancing visitors' enjoyment and highlighting the park's cultural atmosphere.

By combining flower appreciation, botanical education, traditional culture, artistic creation, and family-friendly activities, this event aims to establish a prominent springtime cultural brand and enhance the city's leisure offerings, providing citizens with a space to connect with nature and enjoy artistic expression.

Clusters of pink, white, and purple peonies are full of vitality at Yifen Park. [Photo/Shanxi News Network]