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      The Peony and Luoyang

      牡丹与洛阳

      · Traditions and legends

      She defied an empress—and became a legend 🌸
      Discover the story of the peony, China’s “Queen of Flowers,” and how it turned Luoyang into the City of Blossoms.
      In this short cultural story, learn:
      ✨Why Empress Wu Zetian banished the peony
      ✨How it became a symbol of strength and beauty
      ✨What makes Luoyang the perfect place to enjoy spring in bloom

      Perfect for Chinese language learners and culture lovers! 🇨🇳
      (Exercises HERE)

      牡丹是唐朝的国花。唐代诗人刘禹锡写道:“唯有牡丹真国色,花开时节动京城。”

      唐朝女皇武则天特别喜欢赏花。一年冬天,大雪覆盖皇城长安,她命令百花在一夜之间全部开放。花儿们都害怕她的命令,纷纷绽放,只有牡丹没有动。武则天非常生气,就把牡丹从长安贬到洛阳,还命人烧掉它,说:“让它永远不能开花!”

      第二年春天,武则天来到洛阳,看到牡丹不但没有死,反而更加枝繁叶茂。于是,她感叹道:“这就是天意。”从此,牡丹成了不屈与坚强的象征,也让洛阳成为“花城”。

      今天的洛阳,仍是中国最有名的牡丹之城。每年四、五月都会举办盛大的洛阳牡丹花会,吸引成千上万的游客。除了赏花,人们还可以参观龙门石窟、白马寺等著名景点,感受古都的历史气息。

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