Original title: China Flower Association recommended peony as the national flower, and Luoyang and Heze took the lead in calling for voting
On July 16, the issue of "Peony recommended by China Flower Association as the national flower" attracted attention. Surging news () noted that media and other institutions in Luoyang, Henan and Heze, Shandong began to "shout" early in the voting.
On July 15, the China Flower Association issued the notice on Soliciting Opinions on peony as China's national flower (Zhong Hua Xie Zi [2019] No. 16), and published voting: the national flower in my heart on the official website of the China Flower Association, opening online voting channels to the public to solicit social opinions on recommending peony as China's national flower. From July 15 to 15:00 on July 19, the public can express their wishes by voting on PC and mobile terminals.
The circular pointed out that the national flower is a symbol of the national image and national spirit and an important symbol of the progress of national civilization. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the people's Republic of China. China has social stability, economic prosperity and people's happiness. The time is ripe to determine China's national flower. According to the circular, after organizing expert research and discussion, China should determine 'one national flower', and the basic conditions for determining China's national flower are: first, it originated in China, has a long cultivation history, strong adaptability, wide distribution and rich variety resources; Second, the flower posture and color are beautiful and atmospheric, which can reflect the excellent traditional culture and personality characteristics of the Chinese nation; Third, it has profound cultural heritage and is loved by the broad masses of the people; Fourth, it is widely used and has high ecological, economic and social benefits. Based on the opinions of all parties, peony is recommended as the national flower of China.
Previously, on June 29, after full research and demonstration, China Flower Association voted to determine peony as the national flower. Next, according to the voting results, the plan will be submitted to the relevant departments of the State Council and officially determined by the National People's Congress.
On July 16, surging news entered the above voting page and found that the relevant websites do not display real-time voting results. If they do not agree that peony is the national flower, netizens can also choose plum blossom, chrysanthemum, orchid, rose, Rhododendron, camellia, lotus, osmanthus, Narcissus and other schemes to submit.
On July 16, many channels including the media in Luoyang, Henan and Heze, Shandong successively issued documents calling on local people to vote for the peony scheme.
For example, the wechat company of Luoyang Tourism Development Committee issued a document "heavy weight! Peony is recommended as China's national flower! China Flower Association asks for opinions, Luoyang people come and vote for it!" saying that they agree that peony is China's national flower. As Luoyang people, we must support it!
The wechat account of Luoyang daily also published an article "heavy! China's national flower wants to set peony! Luoyang people come and vote for it!" calling for voting.
According to public data, Luoyang peony was first planted in Sui Dynasty, flourished in Tang Dynasty, and was the best in the world in Song Dynasty. It is elegant and has a national color and natural fragrance. It has a cultivation history of more than 1500 years, forming 9 color systems, 10 flower types and more than 1200 varieties. The annual peony Cultural Festival has become a famous national cultural event at home and abroad, one of the four famous conferences in China, selected into the national intangible cultural heritage list, and become an important platform for Luoyang to expand its opening to the outside world and display its city image.
In addition, the wechat company of Heze radio and television station issued a document "voting + diffusion! Peony is proposed to be recommended as the national flower! Heze people should support it with action!" pointing out that Heze people have a hard feelings for peony. Heze, known as "Caozhou peony is the best in the world", has a planting area of more than 16000 hectares. Heze peony is the largest peony production, scientific research, export base and ornamental tourism area in the world with the most varieties and colors. Now, peony will be designated as the national flower. As Heze people, we must support it!