On September 26, the北京市园林绿化局 announced the official flower arrangement plan for Tiananmen Square and along Chang’an Avenue to mark the 77th anniversary of the National Day, featuring a massive central basket and multiple thematic displays across the capital.
Tiananmen Square “Blessing the Motherland” Giant Flower Basket
The center of Tiananmen Square features the “Blessing the Motherland” giant flower basket, photographed on September 25. According to the北京市园林绿化局, the base of this giant basket is decorated with a peony pattern, which signifies prosperity and thriving national fortunes. Inside the basket, planners selected fifteen distinct types of flowers and five types of fruits, all carrying auspicious meanings to symbolize a vibrant and bountiful harvest.
Flanking the central square display, the green spaces on both sides continue the traditional “auspicious and smooth” flower belt layout. These coordinated arrangements set a festive tone across the city center ahead of the national holiday.
Chang’an Avenue Stereoscopic Flower Beds and Florals
Ten distinct stereoscopic flower beds will appear along Chang’an Avenue between Jianguomen and Fuxing门. According to the municipal plan, these installations are designed to portray the magnificent scenery of the nation’s people working together with resolve, national prosperity and strength, and public well-being.
These plants cover roughly 7,000 square meters of ground-level flower beds to ensure continuous color and visual impact along the thoroughfare.
Did You Know? The annual National Day floral design tradition includes the iconic “Blessing the Motherland” centerpiece at Tiananmen Square, paired this year with exactly ten stereoscopic installations spanning the corridor between Jianguomen and Fuxingmen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the centerpiece of the Tiananmen Square flower display?
The center of Tiananmen Square features the “Blessing the Motherland” giant flower basket, which rests on a peony-patterned base and contains fifteen types of flowers and five types of fruits.
Where are the stereoscopic flower beds located along Chang’an Avenue?
Ten stereoscopic flower beds are positioned along Chang’an Avenue specifically between Jianguomen and Fuxingmen.
How many potted plants are used for ground-level displays on Chang’an Avenue?
What aspects of this year’s Chang’an Avenue floral arrangements stand out most to you during your holiday visits?
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