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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

Peonies are in full blossom at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

A bee flies by a peony at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

Visitors look at peonies at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

A bee flies by a peony at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

A bee flies by a peony at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

A bee flies by a peony at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Peonies bloom at Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv

A woman takes a picture of peonies with her phone at the Hryshko National Botanical Garden, Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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American man explores peony cultivation in China's "city of peonies"

STORY: American man explores peony cultivation in China's "city of peonies" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher living in Luoyang, China 2. STANDUP 2 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 3. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI QINGDAO, Vice president of Chinese Peony and Peony Association 5. STANDUP 4 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI QINGDAO, Vice president of Chinese Peony and Peony Association 7. STANDUP 5 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI MIN, Engineer at National Peony Garden 9. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI MIN, Engineer at National Peony Garden 11. STANDUP 7 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI MI

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Foreigners experience making peony porcelain in China's Luoyang

STORY: GLOBALink | Foreigners experience making peony porcelain in China's Luoyang SHOOTING DATE: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of porcelain peony handicrafts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMIRA SABOURI, Mehdi's wife 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): M. MEHDI OMMATI and his family 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): SAMIRA SABOURI, Mehdi's wife 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ADRIAN OMMATI, Mehdi's son 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 12. S

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows an embroidery work containing peony elements at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos in front of a peony flower wall at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist in traditional Chinese attire enjoys peony flowers at the China National Flower Garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 17, 2024 shows peonies at a botanical garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A painter creates a traditional painting on peony at National Peony Garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos of peonies at a botanical garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of a peony at a botanical garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes a peony-themed porcelain handicraft at Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows a peony-themed glazed wall at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows handcraft products made with peony flowers at National Peony Garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows a peony-themed porcelain product at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows peony tissue seedlings developed at a laboratory in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member decorates a peony-themed fan at a botanical garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes a peony-shaped porcelain handicraft at Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Painters create traditional paintings on peony at National Peony Garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows alcoholic products in peony-themed bottles at Peony Pavilion in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-LUOYANG-PEONY CULTURE (CN)

(240422) -- LUOYANG, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist in traditional Chinese attire enjoys peony flowers at the China National Flower Garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2024. As an imperial capital during 13 dynasties, Luoyang claims to have the country's best peonies. In recent years, Luoyang has actively explored the culture related to peony flowers, encouraging the development of peony-themed porcelain, painting, and many other characteristic activities containing peony elements. This enables tourists to enjoy both the flowers and the vibe of this ancient capital. (Xinhua/Li An)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SPRING-TOURISM (CN)

(240413) -- XI'AN, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows tourists visiting a peony exhibition at a park in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 7, 2024. Xi'an, one of the ancient capitals in Chinese history, is a popular tourist destination specially in this spring. It indulges visitors with the beauty of blossom flowers and immersive cultural experiences at the landmark cultural sites such as ancient city walls, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Qinglong Temple, Daming Palace National Heritage Park, etc. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SPRING-TOURISM (CN)

(240413) -- XI'AN, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a peony exhibition at a park in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 7, 2024. Xi'an, one of the ancient capitals in Chinese history, is a popular tourist destination specially in this spring. It indulges visitors with the beauty of blossom flowers and immersive cultural experiences at the landmark cultural sites such as ancient city walls, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Qinglong Temple, Daming Palace National Heritage Park, etc. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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