“Revered throughout Chinese culture as the epitome of opulence, the Peony represents beauty and good fortune. Each year from mid-April to mid-May, visitors flock to the grounds of Luoyang to witness the spectacle that is the annual Peony Festival. As far as the eye can see, verdant thickets are punctuated with voluptuous blooms in a prism of vibrant colours, which nestle like precious jewels set amongst the lush green leaves. Exclamations of admiration fade into the melodic hum of folk singers performing in the gardens - to see these flowers is a joy – to scent the home with them is a delight.” - Roja Dove.