Kaifeng's chrysanthemum cultivation has a long history, as far back as the Tang Dynasty began to take shape, to the Northern Song Dynasty, Kaifeng chrysanthemums are more famous, the Ming and Qing Dynasties Kaifeng chrysanthemums, chrysanthemums are still prevalent, Kaifeng people love the traditional customs of chrysanthemums are still strong.
Chrysanthemums are not only favored by the people of Kaifeng, but also loved by the people of the whole country! Every autumn, chrysanthemums bloom, and guests from all over the world flock to Kaifeng, the ancient capital of the Eight Dynasties, to admire the chrysanthemums.
In 1983, chrysanthemums were named "City Flowers" in Kaifeng City, and it was decided that the "Chrysanthemum Festival Flower Festival" would be held every year in October.
