Yibin Lotus Cultural Festival opens on June 27

Sichuan Yibin will hold the Lotus Culture Festival this year. As of this year, this Lotus Festival has been held for ten times! It is reported that the next exciting activities will last until around August. There will be cultural performances at the opening ceremony, followed by food activities.

Sichuan Flower (Fruit) Eco-tourism Festival Branch Venue and the 10th Yibin Lotus Culture Festival

Time:

June 27, 2008 to August 30

Opening Ceremony: June 27, 9:30

Location:

Yongxing Town, Cuiping District, Yibin City

Theme:

"Ouhai in the West is the best Yibin"

Notice of the Lotus Culture Festival:

An opening ceremony will also be held during the event and cultural performances, food, agricultural products, calligraphy, painting and photography exhibitions, "The Most Beautiful Yongxing" selection, Lotus King competition and other activities.

It is understood that this year’s Lotus Culture Festival has the theme of “Ouhai in the West, the Best Yibin” and is positioned as “Building Dreams in the New Era and Being a Pioneer.” Sponsored by Sichuan Eco-tourism Association, Yibin Forestry and Bamboo Bureau, Yibin Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, and Cuiping District People's Government. Sponsored by Cuiping District Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau and Cuiping District Yongxing Town People’s Government. The event will be held from June 27 to August 30.

During the event, there will also be an opening ceremony and artistic performances, food, agricultural products, calligraphy, painting and photography exhibitions, the selection of "The Most Beautiful Yongxing", the Lotus King Competition and other activities.

Activities of the Lotus Culture Festival

This Lotus Culture Festival carefully cultivates 500 acres of ornamental lotus, 1,500 acres of seed lotus, and 18,000 acres of lotus root, with a total of 276 varieties. There are more than ten scenic spots such as a corner of Ouhai Sea, rice fields competing for glory, lotus terraces, lotus plum blossoms, lotus villas, lotus pond fishing, Ouhai rafting, thousand-year-old Buddhist temple halls, dead trees in spring, and lotus wetlands. The scenic spots are rippling with blue waves and complement each other. Visitors can immerse themselves in thousands of acres of rolling blue waves, enjoy a rich visual feast, and feel the infinite charm of nature.

Yu, director of the Party and Government Office of Yongxing Town, said that this year is the first year after the zoning adjustment of Yongxing Town. Focusing on the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy and the requirements of the district committee and government, we strive to create a lotus cultural festival, highlight the achievements of Yongxing environmental governance and lotus industry development, combine Yongxing industrial development with the development of people's lives, and further enhance the influence of "Western Ouhai" Strength and popularity, and launch the Yongxing Lotus Cultural Tourism brand.

On June 27, the site of the Sichuan Flower (Fruit) Eco-tourism Festival and the 10th Yibin Lotus Culture Festival were held at the Lotus Culture Square in Yongxing Town, Cuiping District, Yibin City.

The blooming lotus in "Western Ouhai"

The event kicked off with high-quality theatrical performances, and programs related to "Netherlands" were staged in turn. Nearly a thousand spectators at the scene sang and danced, waving red flags in their hands, and warm applause echoed above the stage, fully embodying the theme of "Ouhai is in the west, the most suitable place to visit".

Scenes of "lotus leaves stretching to the sky" can be seen everywhere outside the event venue. In the lotus pond, the pink lotus flowers stand upright in the wind and are so delicate and beautiful, attracting tourists to take pictures and videos, and they can't put it down.

"The Most Beautiful Yongxing" Award Ceremony

Tourist Ms. Li came specially from Zigong. "I feel very good. This is very grand. We don't have such a large area of ??lotus flowers in Zigong. We will invite friends to see them in the future."

It is understood that there are 18,000 lotus roots in Yongxing Town, Cuiping District. acres, including 500 acres of ornamental lotus, 1,500 acres of seed lotus, and 276 varieties, including many rare varieties such as water lily, space shuttle, longevity peach, and goddess posture. This year’s Lotus Culture Festival includes more than 10 attractions including Lotus Corner, Inari Race, Lotus Terraces, Lotus Plum Dependence, and Lotus Villa. Visitors can enjoy a visual feast among acres of blue waves.

In recent years, Yongxing Town, Cuiping District, has regarded the lotus industry as an important "magic weapon" for local people to get rich and increase their income. Through measures such as stabilizing the planting area, improving planting technology, and optimizing lotus varieties, villagers are encouraged to participate in the lotus project

It is reported that this activity will last until August 30. During the event, the organizers will hold a variety of activities such as food and agricultural products exhibitions, calligraphy, painting and photography exhibitions, and the "Lotus King Competition".