2015
Monday
March
30

Yaxi (CHI) - Cole Flowers Tourism Festival in Cittaslow Yaxi

Yaxi

On the morning of March 28th, the opening ceremony of The Seventh Cole Flowers Tourism Festival was held in Taohuashan Square in Cittaslow Yaxi. 

The president of Cittaslow International Mr. Stefano Pisani also sent his best wishes by video. 

Cittaslow Yaxi was awarded Jiangsu Habitat Settlement Prize for the Best Practice, National 4A-grade Scenic Area and The Most Beautiful Countryside in China. The performance blending thetraditional folk culture with international elements offers audience the visual feast. Themed with "Slow life in the flowers", the festival lasts from March 28th to May 6th.

Cole Flowers Tourism Festival generally starts from the late March when the cole flowers are blooming. This year, a variety of activities consisting the traditional ones and new ones are held during the period.

The photography competition, puppet show, tent party, blind-date party, parent-child activities, concert and so forth offer tourists opportunities to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery, experience pastoral life, appreciate folk culture and know more about Cittaslow.