Ever wondered what happens when space meets nature? In 2002, the Chinese mainland's Shenzhou-3 crewed spacecraft carried 200 peony seeds on a cosmic journey—orbiting Earth for six days and 18 hours. Talk about an interstellar adventure! 🚀
Fast forward two decades, and those seeds have transformed into 400 dazzling space peonies in Heze City, renowned as the peony capital on the Chinese mainland. At Baihua Garden, CGTN's Li Yiqing takes us on a tour to uncover the secrets behind these vibrant blossoms. It's a unique blend of futuristic tech and timeless beauty, much like the dynamic vibes seen in our own cities.
This blooming phenomenon reminds us that innovation and tradition can create pure magic. Just as festivals in South and Southeast Asia celebrate nature's vibrant colors, these space peonies show that even a tiny seed can bloom into something extraordinary when given a chance to soar beyond the ordinary! 🌸
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