Suzhou Taihu Lake Plum Blossom Festival – A Fragrant and Colourful Affair!
Reputed as one of the most attractive festivals in Wuxi, Suzhou Taihu Lake Plum Blossom Festival celebrates the beautiful plum blossoms Suzhou is renowned for. With such a great reputation that dates back to the imperial past of China, the festival epitomizes the connection between the region's unique culture and these striking blossoms, attracting hordes of overseas and domestic visitors.
Featuring a range of many cultural and extensive folk activities, the festival aims to acquaint visitors with the significance and symbolic meaning of the charming lake nearby as well as the other aspects of the surrounding natural beauty. However, all the presentations and features of the festival are themed on plum blossoms.
The vibrant yet leisurely atmosphere of the celebrations is centred around Linwudong Square which is ideally located by the shores of Taihu Lake. Feast your eyes on the local cultural displays which are presented against the captivating backdrop of the surrounding hills, the lake waters and fragrant flowers.
Yet another lively festival the city is known for is Wuxi Wu Cultural Festival which has created a platform for cultural exchange. It features various religious ceremonies and a special forum which focuses on a number of subjects including Chinese culture and heritage. Wu culture has some distinctive characteristics; various art types, waterway transportation, architecture and its dialect. Ranking among China's top ten tourist cities, Wuxi also offers delectable, traditional foods. Thus tourists should make it a point to visit this part of China to delve into fascinating culture, history and natural bounty.
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