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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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Impact of Russian overnight attack in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

A woman holds a bouquet of peonies outside the residential building damaged by a Russian night attack in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 25, 2025 (Photo by Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform)

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LATVIA-RIGA-PEONIES 2024

(240614) -- RIGA, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the "Peonies 2024" exhibition in Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LATVIA-RIGA-PEONIES 2024

(240614) -- RIGA, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the "Peonies 2024" exhibition in Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LATVIA-RIGA-PEONIES 2024

(240614) -- RIGA, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Peonies 2024" exhibition in Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)

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LATVIA-RIGA-PEONIES 2024

(240614) -- RIGA, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the "Peonies 2024" exhibition in Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LATVIA-RIGA-PEONIES 2024

(240614) -- RIGA, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Peonies 2024" exhibition in Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)

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LATVIA-RIGA-PEONIES 2024

(240614) -- RIGA, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Peonies 2024" exhibition in Latvian National Museum of Natural History in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)

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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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(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-BEIJING-YUANMINGYUAN PARK-PEONIES (CN)

(240416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos beside blooming peonies at the Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-YUANMINGYUAN PARK-PEONIES (CN)

(240416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of blooming peonies at the Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-YUANMINGYUAN PARK-PEONIES (CN)

(240416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of blooming peonies at the Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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