Enjoy Music Among Flowers, Discover Spring in Hongyuan
China Xixi, March 31, 2015 / PRNewswire/ -- "The same Xixi, yet a different Hongyuan." As the "finishing touch" of the comprehensive Xixi conservation project — the Hongyuan Scenic Area, situated in Wuchang Subdistrict, Yuhang District, and embodying the water town culture of Wuchang and the culture of the Hong family, launched on March 21 a 2015 Spring Garden Festival themed "Love in Spring."
2015 Spring Garden Festival Event Site
"Enjoy Music Among Flowers" is a highlight feature of this year’s Spring Garden Festival at Hongyuan. Various colorful flowers bloom amid the wild charm of the wetlands, which is already a major attraction. Even more special is that as you stroll through seas of blossoms, distant and near, the melodious sounds of ancient music drift through the air; amidst the misty waters and clouds, a graceful maiden floats by on a paddle boat playing the zither. This scene offers a multi-sensory experience where the music seems to linger for days.
The entire Spring Garden Festival includes a cultural journey "Hong Mansion Spring Lessons" that conveys the heritage of Hong family culture, a hundred-meter-long silk scroll event "Hong Yuan Spring Ink" collecting calligraphy of the Chinese character for "longevity," as well as must-do family activities such as the "Hong Mansion Spring Feast" farming food tour and the "Hong Yuan Spring Revelry" kite season. There is also a perfect platform for singles to meet and connect: the "Hong Yuan Spring Romance" romantic love journey. Additionally, every visitor to Hongyuan can participate in the "Discover Spring" scenic spot scavenger hunt via mobile phones or the internet. Video channels such as the "Hang'er Feng" program, the "Happiness Falls from the Sky" program, and "News Direct Hit" will all promote and cover this spring event both offline and online.
On March 21, the "Hong Yuan Spring Romance" romantic love journey was in full swing at Xixi Wetland - Hongyuan, known as the "best romantic encounter spot." As the most good-looking matchmaking event in history, the site naturally gathered a large crowd of handsome guys and beautiful girls. Classic Kunqu Opera excerpts performed on the waterside stage, one literary and one martial—"Peony Pavilion: The Interrupted Dream" and "Lü Bu Tries His Horse"—transported the handsome and beautiful attendees back in time. Interactive activities such as on-the-spot confessions and tug-of-war while tearing name tags ignited the entire venue.
After all this talk, are you curious about what the next on-site activity at Hongyuan will be? Let’s reveal the keyword now: kites ! Yes, the upcoming "Hong Yuan Spring Revelry" kite season will take place on April 5. Take advantage of the Qingming holiday to have a heartwarming encounter with the beautiful scenery and cultural richness of Xixi Wetland - Hongyuan. Small kites, big joy ! Kids will learn to make kites under the guidance of instructors and with the help of their parents, then color and doodle on blank kites, competing to see who makes the most beautiful and highest-flying one. At that time, the winning children can join in painting a giant kite and fly it under the guidance of kite experts. Meanwhile, everyone present will release their own kites, filling the sky with vibrant colors and soaking in the lively spirit of spring.
After all this talk, your stomach might be growling. Here's some good news: on April 11, Hongyuan will also host the "Hong Mansion Spring Feast." Themed "Experience Family Fun and the Great Food Battle," this farming food journey allows you to try your hand at draining ponds to catch fish, searching for ingredients, and cooking on-site. There will also be parent-child team-building exercises, traditional folk games, and quizzes on Hongyuan’s history and culture. Spring is also the season for feasting. The "Spring Feast" at Xixi Wetland - Hongyuan will serve up spring bamboo shoots, wild vegetables, and various seasonal delicacies, combining beautiful scenery with delicious food. Booking the Spring Feast allows free admission to Xixi Wetland - Hongyuan on the day. In addition, anyone presenting a valid Hangzhou Citizen Card, Hangzhou ID card, or Hangzhou Park Card (issued by the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Gardens and Cultural Relics) when purchasing tickets can enjoy a discounted gate ticket price of 25 RMB per person for Xixi Wetland - Hongyuan..