The kapok flower, Guangzhou's city flower, is indeed a central theme at the 2025 Garden Expo, particularly in a striking artistic installation that celebrates the city's spirit and the upcoming National Games.
The table below summarizes the key details of this kapok-themed highlight for your reference.
Feature Description
Artwork Name 《广·木棉》 (Guang · Kapok).
Location Flower City Square (花城广场), the "urban living room" of Guangzhou.
Design Concept Composed of 15 sleek components, each shaped like the Chinese character "广" (Guang, short for Guangzhou), which come together to form a single, giant kapok flower.
Special Meaning The 15 components directly represent the 15th National Games. The design symbolizes the city's unity and vibrant energy.
Additional Elements The mascots for the 15th National Games, "喜洋洋" (Xi Yangyang) and "乐融融" (Le Rongrong), are perched atop the installation.
? Plan Your Visit
To help you experience the Garden Expo, here is some practical information:
Exhibition Dates: The Autumn session of the 32nd Guangzhou Garden Expo is open until December 15, 2025.
More Than Kapok: Beyond the "Guang · Kapok" installation, the expo features 38 boutique exhibition gardens and 64 floral art displays spread across iconic locations like Ersha Island, Linjiang Avenue, and Haixinsha. You can explore international gardens, a "Quanyun Garden" celebrating past host cities of the National Games, and a "Flower City Green Beauty Garden" showcasing designs from Guangzhou's different districts.
Vibrant Activities: The expo is complemented by a full schedule of events, including the Ersha Island Four Seasons Concerts, flower and coffee festivals, and various exhibitions.
I hope this information helps you better appreciate the kapok flower's significance at the Garden Expo. Would you like more details on other specific exhibition gardens or the schedule of cultural activities?
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