On June 1st 2014,in the City of Lorsch Germany,where the headquarter of Bergstrasse-Odenwald Global Geopark located, a grand opening for Lushan Peony National Color and Heavenly Fragrance Art Exhibition was held. This is the first exhibition for Chinese regional artists held in Germany. Government officials, mayors, senators of Hessen state, Chinese consulate to Germany in Frankfurt , Guinness world record holders, former Chinese National Soccer Team coach Klaus Schlappner and other celebrities attended the opening ceremony.
This Exhibition is held jointly by Lushan Global Geopark China, Bergstrasse-Odenwald Global Geopark and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Lorsch. Abbey and City of Lorsch Germany. 65 pieces of peony calligraphy, painting, paper-cutting and embrodiery made by 34 artists from Jiujiang City and Lushan Geopark ,China are being shown .The exhibition will last for four months .
There is long cultural and medical history of peony in Germany and China . This exhibition would be a great leap in the cooperation of two geoparks since the cooperation agreement between Lushan Global Geopark China and Bergstrasse-Odenwald Global Geopark Germany was signed in 2007.
The Exhibition Hall
The Exhibition attracts many tourists