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On July 23, China Flower Association reported the public opinion survey on Guohua online. Among them, peony has nearly 80% of the votes, ranking first.
It was reported that as of 24:00 on July 22, 2019, the total number of votes was 362264. Statistics show that those who agree that peony is the national flower rank first, with a total of 288747 votes, accounting for 79.71%; Second, 12.30% agreed that plum blossom was the national flower; In the third place, those who agreed that orchid was the national flower accounted for 2.48%; Fourth, 1.89% agreed that lotus was the national flower. However, less than 1% voted in favor of chrysanthemum, rose, camellia, osmanthus, Rhododendron and Narcissus.
China Flower Association said that the results of the public opinion survey will be used as a reference for putting forward the national flower proposal to relevant departments.
China Flower Association recommends peony as the national flower. The survey shows that peony has nearly 80% of the votes
On July 15, China Flower Association issued the notice on Soliciting Opinions on peony as China's national flower (Zhong Hua Xie Zi [2019] No. 16). The notice proposed that peony is recommended as China's national flower based on the opinions of all parties. At the same time, it launched a voting activity called 'national flower in my mind'. In the voting link, you can choose whether to 'agree with peony as the national flower'. If you don't agree, users can also choose plum blossom, chrysanthemum, orchid, rose, azalea and other flowers.
It is reported that in order to select, China Flower Association has specially established a national flower evaluation team, which was established in February 2019. On June 29, the State Forestry and grass administration and China Flower Association organized a national flower evaluation expert seminar in Beijing. 32 experts formed an expert evaluation committee to study and discuss the determination of China's national flowers.
On July 23, the China Flower Association announced the final survey results, which agreed that peony was the national flower, ranking first, with a total of 288747 votes, accounting for 79.71%.
Can online voting make peony the national flower? China Flower Association: just collecting public sentiment
During the voting process, many netizens also questioned that online voting can make peony a national flower? Dahe.com reporter learned that in an interview with the media, the relevant person in charge of the "national flower voting" explained that online voting is only one of the ways to solicit social opinions, 'the (voting) notice has been distributed to local flower associations, and they will solicit opinions',' there will be a series of work processes in the follow-up, which can not be determined by voting in these five days. At the same time, The national flower selection is an authorized and authoritative activity '.
On July 20, the China Flower Association sent another message that it has been the long cherished wish of the broad masses of the people and the flower industry to determine the national flower for a long time. China Flower Association is a national flower industry organization, serving members, the industry and the society. It is our important responsibility to play a bridge role of 'organization, coordination, guidance and service'. China Flower Association carries out public opinion survey on national flowers, listens to people's voices, collects people's opinions, timely reflects the results of public opinion survey to relevant state departments, and puts forward suggestions on determining China's national flowers.
More than 100 countries in the world have their own national flowers, and there is a heated discussion on the selection of national flowers in China
It is understood that more than 100 countries in the world have their own national flowers. China is the only big country in the world that has not yet determined the national flower. Many people in the flower industry and the public call for the determination of China's national flower as soon as possible through various methods and channels.
According to the China Flower Association, for many years, deputies to the National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese people's Political Consultative Conference have made suggestions and proposals on determining the national flower as soon as possible. This year, some deputies and members put forward a proposal to determine the national flower as soon as possible. The 2019 Beijing World Horticultural Expo was held in Beijing from April 28 to October 7, during which many large-scale international activities were held. As the host country, China has no legal national flower, and the public reported to the China Flower Association one after another, suggesting to determine China's national flower as soon as possible.
The national flowers of each country contain unique and profound meanings. These countries with national flowers are not unique and single. There are several flowers in one country and several countries in one flower. For example, the well-known American national flower rose, Japanese national flower cherry, Dutch national flower tulip, Russian national flower sunflower, etc.
Among them, Japan is known as the 'country of cherry blossoms'. Cherry trees are planted all over the Japanese archipelago when spring is bright, with colorful flowers. The Japanese people believe that cherry blossoms have the spirit of elegance, strength, beauty, simplicity and independence. They regard cherry blossoms as a symbol of diligence, courage and wisdom. Sunflower is a flower that yearns for light and brings people good hope. It is a treasure and selflessly dedicates itself to mankind. The Soviet people love sunflower and regard it as the national flower. Now Russia is still using it. After a hundred years of debate, the house of Representatives approved rose as the national flower on September 23, 1986. They believe that rose is the embodiment of love, peace, friendship, courage and dedication
At this time, the determination of the national flower is a tribute to the 70th anniversary of the founding of new China, which will be a particularly good historical opportunity for Luoyang and Henan
Why to determine the national flower at this time is also a question of many netizens. In the vote initiated by the China Flower Association, 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.
Li Qingdao, a professor level senior engineer of Luoyang Sui Tang city ruins botanical garden, said in an interview that the national flower is not only the symbol of a country, but also the embodiment of a country's traditional culture. More than 100 countries in the world have national flowers that can represent their own culture. In China's history, peony was clearly the national flower of the Tang Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. After the founding of new China, although peony appeared in front of the world in the image of national flower in previous major international conferences, it has not been officially recognized after all. At this time, the determination of the national flower is also a tribute to the 70th anniversary of the founding of new China. Peony has a national color and natural fragrance. It has been highly praised since ancient times and loved by the majority of people. It has a profound cultural heritage, implying prosperity, wealth, peace, happiness and auspiciousness, and can reflect the style of a big country.
Li Qingdao said that if peony can be designated as the national flower, it will be a particularly good historical opportunity for Luoyang and Henan. Luoyang is the hometown of peony, known as the peony capital. It has successfully reported 37 peony fairs and has become a national festival. Peony is the national flower. Luoyang is the distribution center and flower capital of the national flower, which is a great development opportunity for Luoyang and Henan. In particular, it will greatly promote the development of the primary, secondary and tertiary industries of peony; It will bring great social and economic benefits to Luoyang's tourism industry and all walks of life. It is also a very important historical brand of Luoyang!