Jing'an Flower Festival blends tradition and modernity in Shanghai

The Shanghai Jing'an Flower Festival, or Huazhao Festival, held in the Daning Function Zone, has captivated visitors with a variety of traditional cultural activities and modern attractions.

Running until March 30, the festival coincides with the blooming of spring flowers in Daning Park, Jing'an district, featuring cherry blossoms, crabapples, magnolias and approximately 12,000 square meters of tulips. The festival combines traditional culture with modern aesthetics, and features themed areas such as Flower Fields, Cultural Heritage Markets and Traditional Costume Displays.

For the first time, visitors can experience hanfu photo shoots, dressing up in traditional attire to stroll through flower-lined paths alongside 12 "Flower Goddesses", immersing themselves in the elegance of ancient times.

Lachina, an American worker in the Daning Function Zone, shared, "I am thrilled to wear a beautiful hanfu and take photos. I'll share them on TikTok to showcase the charm of Chinese traditional culture."

From March 15 to 21, the sports week of the flower festival will feature the 2025 Shanghai Jing'an Half Marathon, held on a traditional Chinese-style track that complements the Flower Festival's ancient-style route. From March 22 to 30, the marriage week will focus on young people's dating needs, hosting traditional wedding ceremonies and social events.

Moreover, major commercial complexes like Daning Music Plaza and Shanghai Jiuguang Center will launch themed commercial activities, with discounts offered in catering, retail and cultural-sports sectors.

"We aim to deepen the integration of culture, tourism, sports and exhibitions in Jing'an district through this festival," said Mao Lipeng, deputy director of the Jing'an Daning Function Zone Management Committee.