Ten themed flower beds were unveiled along Beijing's Chang'an Avenue to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, blending solemn historical remembrance with a vision of national rejuvenation.
These floral displays, with a theme focusing on remembering history, honoring martyrs, cherishing peace, and creating the future, have attracted crowds of residents and tourists for photos.
"I'm a tourist here from Pingxiang, Jiangxi. I came to see the magnificent landscapes and prosperity of our motherland. It's so beautiful and spectacular," said Xie Jianmei, a tourist from east China's Jiangxi Province.
Several sets of flower beds vividly recreate the epic tales of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, including two notable examples at Dongdan area.
One of these flower beds showcases a torch as its centerpiece, surrounded by elements such as sunflowers. It is adorned with words depicting the theme of the floral display and the years 1945-2025.
The second flower bed, featuring the Great Wall, artistically portrays the 14 years of the Chinese people's arduous and heroic resistance against Japanese militarist aggression.
While reflecting on history, the floral displays also showcase China's solid progress. At the Xidan intersection along Chang'an Avenue, four sets of flower beds highlight scenes of modern technologies, rural revitalization, and urban development, illustrating the country's prosperity and the well-being of its people.
One flower bed showcases China's developmental achievements and future vision through a display centered around scientists, workers, and farmers, portraying a prosperous scene that symbolizes the country's high-quality development.
Another bed highlights technological accomplishments through elements such as the Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, also known as Snow Dragon 2, the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, and a humanoid robot, reflecting the resolve to build China into a world leader in science and technology.
"It fills me with immense pride. I want to expose my child to these displays so that he learns to love our country as a young kid. I hope it will inspires him to study hard and grow into someone who can truly contribute to society and the country in the future," said Cui Xuerui, a tourist from central China's Hubei Province.
"In total, over 300 flower varieties were used in the flower beds along the Chang'an Avenue this time, and more than 100 of them are new and indigenous varieties. Among these, over 40 new varieties are making their debut appearance in the flower beds along the avenue," said Xu Xinnan, a staff member of the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau.
The decorations will remain on display following China's grand commemorative events as well as the military parade on Sept 3, and will last until the National Day holiday in early October.
Flower beds adorn Beijing's Chang'an Avenue for V-Day commemorations
