Author: Han Xiaohui (Hebei Huailai)
A year of spring benefits, and see begonias blooming. Do you know that in addition to the apricot blossom scenery you just admired, Huailai is also the "invisible rich" of Begonia.
On April 18th, under the leadership of Yuan Xiufeng's teacher Duan Fang, the students of the second class of photography of the University for the Elderly, rode through the neighboring villages and the depths of the fields to the largest begonia production area in the country - the impression of Begonia Park in the ancient city of Xiaonanxinbao Town, Guanting Lake, Huailai County.
The photographers who were intoxicated by the blooming begonia flowers, the fruit farmers who were happy in the begonia garden, the children who played in the sea of begonia flowers, and the tourists who were amazed in the flower viewing corridor met here and felt the joy of the opening of the 2024 Begonia Flower Festival in Huailai County in advance.
The large-scale begonia flowers add ornamental and artistic qualities to the Begonia Park, and also bring income channels for local farmers. Since ancient times, begonia flowers have been loved by literati and artists, and are known as "the noble concubine in flowers" and "interpretation flowers".
Lu You's "Although glamorous, the emperor is really rich", it shows the beauty of begonia flowers. Su Shi's "I'm only afraid of falling asleep in the middle of the night, so I burn high candles to shine red makeup". Show the beauty of begonias.
Chinese love begonias, not only because of their beautiful flowers and blooming flowers, but also because of the auspicious and beautiful meaning of begonias. Begonia belongs to the Rosaceae family, and is known as the "national beauty" for its red, pink and white flowers. The eight-sided begonia belonging to Xifu Begonia stands steeply in the begonia flowers, the flowers are facing upward, open like a pavilion girl, and you can smell a faint fragrance when you smell it.
Don't worry too much if you can't tell the variety, just walk into this world of flowers, you can feel as if you are in a romantic fairy tale. Walk through the sea of spring flowers and enjoy the rain of begonia flowers. The spring breeze blows, one by one, one by one, one by one, red and pink. The begonia flowers in the garden are blooming, pink and white flowers, layered on top of each other, accompanied by the staggered height of the branches, pouring infinite spring light, which is simply beautiful. I only feel the original taste of the fields and the pink face of the trees, which brings the vitality of spring to everyone.
Loving a sea of flowers in front of them, these photographers certainly don't want to miss the release of emotions, because this is their world, the joy of flowers, and the sunshine, spring breeze, and dew to share the delicacy of begonia flowers, is enough life.
The eldest family took pictures of the boundless flower ladder and macro-focused on the small flowers. Some put on colorful costumes and left the most beautiful moments in the flower gallery. Some slowly approached the begonia flowers, kissed their faces one by one, shook hands and hugged them one by one, and took pictures of their most beautiful and sweet moments to leave full of memories.
The flowers are gradually drunk and charming, and the affection is condensed in every inch. Whether it's a stroll or a photo break, it's a great spring blossom viewing experience.
Hurry up and come to Huailai County Guanting Lakeside Xiaonan Xinbao Town, the ancient city impression of Begonia Park, a taste of spring.
Editor: Li Xunxiu/Niu Yixin/Song Zhanlin Editorial Department of "Qingyanwei Literature".