Today is China’s National Day. We celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. iSuzhou has prepared a list of events held across the city during the National Day holiday. Hope you enjoy it!
1.The 23th Lingering Garden Cup Flower Arrangement Exhibition
Using seasonal flowers and fruits such as Strelitzia reginae, pincushion flower, sunflower, hydrangea as materials, and with the help of accessory elements such as window, tree root, bronze vase, etc., artists have created flower arrangement works with various styles.
Meanwhile, there will also be a painting and calligraphy exhibition presenting the works of Yang Yuru, Taiwan calligrapher, and Zhou Simei, Suzhou painter and calligrapher.
On October 3, a special Suzhou Pingtan show starring Sheng Xiaoyun, a well-known Pingtan performer, will be staged.
2.Activities of the Master of the Nets Garden
DIY Activity of Micro-landscape Plants
Time: October 1-2
Put the plants and decorations into various containers to form interesting miniature landscape.
Floriculture Salon
Time: October 3-4
After learning the knowledge of floriculture and methods of flower arrangement, families can make Chinese-style flower arrangement works themselves.
Handmade Pastry and Painting on Fans
Time: October 4-5
Draw pictures on the fan and make traditional Chinese pastry yourself.
3.Exhibition on Overseas Suzhou-style Classical Gardens
The exhibition is held in Keyuan Garden during the holiday, comprehensively displaying the development and achievements of Suzhou classical gardens abroad in the past decades.
4.Exhibition of Calligraphy and Paintings from the Collection of Chilechuan Museum
Up to 45 calligraphy and painting works on Chile Song, a famous ballad of Chile nationality, from the collection of Chilechuan Museum are on display, fully demonstrating the strong nomadic characteristic and grassland culture.
5.2022 Huqiu Quyi Performance
The performance will be broadcast live. During the long holiday, the Tiger Hill Lantern Festival (opening hours: 18:30-22:30, no entry after 22:00) will be held as usual. You can buy tickets via “Tiger Hill Wonderful Night” (虎丘奇妙夜) mini program on Alipay.
6.Magic Season of Fantasy Forest
There are magic houses, dreamlike drone performances, parades and other activities and performances.
Time: 9:15-22:00, October 1-7. Entry time for night tickets: 16:00
7.Red Maple Festival
The red maple leaves of Tianping Mountain is a must-see view in Suzhou in autumn. At the same time, “Suzhou Garden in Landscape Painting Special Exhibition” has opened today, displaying replicas of nearly 30 classic paintings created between the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and the modern times.
Time: October 1-December 25
8.Camping Festival
Music Time: 11:30-12:10, 14:30-15:10, 16:30-17:10 on October 2 and 3.
You can listen to music, play games and enjoy delicious food.
9.Tent Camping Festival Giant Scarecrow Art Festival
Location: Lingfeng Mugu Farm
Time: October 1-November 27
Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
Enjoy the tent camping, wisteria flowers, cute pets and other activities.
10.Flower Border Exhibition
From October 1, the flower border exhibition will be held in the botanical garden. A total of 42 creative flower borders are perfectly integrated with the landscape in the garden, which is as beautiful as a fairyland.
