World Horticultural Expos In China
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Two other cities in the People's Republic of China have hosted the World Horticultural Expo previously.
Kunming (Yunnan Province) hosted the event back in 1999. This was themed as:
Man and Nature, marching into the 21st century
The site is still extant and is used for a local expo every year, currently in October. The site is noted for its topiaries as well as its Bamboo Garden, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Garden and Bonsai Garden.
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Shenyang (Liaoning Province) then hosted the event in 2006. This was themed:
man live in harmony with nature
The main features were a huge (125 metre tall) lily-shaped sculpture and over 3500 different varieties of roses.
Qingdao (Shandong Province) is due to keep the tradition alive and will host the event in 2014.
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