Wuxi rose park to hold art, culture and wine festival

A poster promotes the upcoming Wuxi Rose International Culture and Arts Festival at Ehu Rose Cultural Park in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The first Wuxi Rose International Culture and Arts Festival will be held at Ehu Rose Cultural Park in Wuxi, Jiangsu province on Nov 4-5. The event is part of the 19th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.

Ehu Rose Cultural Park is the largest rose park in Wuxi, home to some 500 species of roses. A large number of visitors travel for miles to experience its breathtaking scenery.

The park plans to turn the festival into a thrilling carnival for visitors, with music from Chinese and German bands and a selection of premium refreshments on offer including imported coffee, freshly brewed Czech beer and European red wine.

Malaysian and local artists will also be presenting a salon, where visitors will be able to discuss the work with the creators themselves, and a fashion show showcasing the latest qipao (cheongsam) dresses.

Tickets can be bought at Ehu Rose Cultural Park. Costing only 100 yuan ($15), you will have the access to all the events above, plus a romantic dinner and a fireworks show at the end of the evening.