Chang'an Flower
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Chang'an Flower (Chinese: 长安花; pinyin: Cháng'ān Huā) is the mascot of the Xi'an China International Horticultural Exposition 2011, which was held in Xi'an, China in 2011.[1] The sculpture of Chang'an Flower was unveiled on October 10, 2010.[2]
Meaning
The Chang'an Flower is shaped like a pomegranate,[3] which is the city flower of Xi'an—formerly known as Chang'an in ancient times.[4] The name Chang'an means to bring long-lasting good luck and health to people.[5]
The mascot was created to show the harmonious relationship that human beings share with nature. It is red, with a yellow flower at the top. It has a cartoon facial expression and big eyes to emphasize its friendliness.[6]
References
- ^ Updated: 2011-03-24 (2011-03-24). "Emblem: Chang'an Flower". Chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Opening dates:2011/04/28-2011/10/22 Today:247 Days Left (2011-04-28). "Sculpture of Expo mascot- Chang'an Flower lands in Xi'an today - Official website of Int'l Horticultural Expo. 2011 Xi'an". En.expo2011.cn. Archived from the original on 2011-07-05. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Chang'an pomegranete flower". China Twenty-One. 2011-03-29. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ "2011 World Expo Emblem - Chang'an Flower, City Flower of Xian". Visitourchina.com. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ "2011西安世界园艺博览会". Expo2011xa.com. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "2011西安世界园艺博览会_新浪世园_新浪网". Expo2011.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
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