The "Shandong Day" event kicked off on June 20 at the ongoing International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing, showcasing the picturesque landscapes and abundant cultural resources of East China's Shandong province.

The three-day event, themed under "Building dreams in the new era, displaying a beautiful and new Shandong," is designed to present the province's natural environment, traditional culture, arts, and horticultural achievements through a series of activities.

The Shandong Garden, which covers an area of 3,000 square meters, is designed using elements of the majestic Mount Tai, traditional Shandong culture, and classical Chinese gardens, all presenting the unique style of Shandong province.

Traditional handicrafts such as Shandong embroidery, Yantai paper-cuts, and egg carvings are also displayed in the garden.

The Beijing horticultural expo, themed "Live Green, Live Better," is the world's largest expo of its kind and opened to the public on April 29 in Yanqing district. It will last until Oct 7.

The "Shandong Day" event at the International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing starts on June 20. [Photo/iqilu.com]

The opening ceremony for the "Shandong Day" event is held on June 20 at the ongoing International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Guests from home and abroad attend the opening ceremony of the "Shandong Day" event, which offers an effective platform to showcase the province's beautiful landscapes and rich culture to the whole world. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Performers from Shandong province stage the province's unique dances and songs at the opening ceremony of the "Shandong Day" event in Beijing. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Folk artists from Shandong province showcase the province's traditional handicrafts at the "Shandong Day" event during the ongoing International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Artists from Shandong province stage traditional Chinese folk music performance at the Shandong Garden to celebrate the "Shandong Day" event of the International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing. [Photo/iqilu.com]