Sanya blooms with romance at rose festival

The 2025 Sanya Rose Culture Festival opened on Wednesday evening at the Yalong Bay International Rose Valley in Sanya, Hainan province, marking the start of a 10-day celebration.

The opening ceremony featured original dance performances, theatrical scenes and a traditional Li ethnic wedding fashion show, blending orchestral music, ballet and intangible cultural heritage elements, captivating the local and international guests.

Running until April 18, the festival includes a rose-adorned pathway, floral float parades and pop-up musical performances across the coastal city. More than 150 multilingual love-themed messages decorate bridges, while nearly 10,000 roses will be given away to participants.