Roses in Fukuyama
The activity to promote "Rose City" in Fukuyama, which uses the slogan
"Flowers are beautiful, but more beautiful are the hearts of the people raising them", originated in the planting of about 1,000 young roses as Rose Park in 1956. Now, the planted roses invite new roses to be planted, and in the seasons of blooming, spring and fall, 5,500 rose trees of 280 species, including the new species "Rose Fukuyama," and donated rose trees from Germany, Canada and European countries entwined with various stories, such as "the Rose of Anne Frank," blossom in pink, red and yellow, filling the garden with dignity and fragrance. In 1967, Rose Park, which was generated by the "create rose city" activity initiated by the citizens with the slogan, "May 100 people raising one rose appear rather than one enthusiast raising 100 roses," was awarded the highest award for a national activity to create beautiful towns. The epitaph commemorating the award, "Here bloom flowers of good will," arouses empathy among the citizens. The Rose Festival is held every May. In this festival, various events, such as the Rose Contest and the Music Festival, are held mainly in Rose Park. Photo5,500 roses of various species from all over the world bloom in the Rose Park (Photograph taken circa 1994)
Memo The rose was specified as the flower of Fukuyama City in April, 1985.
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