The International Association of Horticultural Producers ( AIPH)-approved International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu reason on Monday , 28 October , with a closing ceremony . host in over 242 hectares in Sichuan Province , the Expo ran from 26 April to 28 October , uniting over nine million visitor , and featuring 113 expo garden from 32 state across five continents , under the theme " Park City , Beautiful Habitat . " , as stated by the AIPH .
A global platform for exchange and growth in horticultureAccording to the AIPH , during the exhibition , more than 100 international exchange activity and over 3,000 events took place , aim to surrogate partnerships and unblock cooperation opportunities to boost the Chengdu ’s horticultural sphere . The AIPH claims that the metropolis ’s floriculture and horticulture industry now include more than 55,000 business entities , contributing an output value exceeding 13 billion RMB .
AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio highlighted the Expo ’s global import , note that it not only demonstrated China ’s green , low - carbon evolution sight but also inspired Leslie Townes Hope amid global challenges like mood modification : " The Expo has presented the beauty of nature to the public and inseminate green seeds and hope in a time when the world faces multiple challenges . We believe the Expo ’s influence will extend far beyond its closing day . "
AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio ( centre ) at the Closing Award Ceremony .
observe the AIPH Grand Award - Winning GardensThe AIPH presented its esteemed Grand Awards to Nanjing Garden ( China ) , Chengdu Garden ( China ) , and Kofu Garden ( Japan ) , honoring them for their use of plant life and the portmanteau word of artistic intention , ethnic depth , and sustainability .
Nanjing Garden
An ethereal view of Chengdu Garden
Kofu Garden
Further awardsThe International Jury present a series of accolades to Chinese and international garden . These included the ' International Grand Awards ' : Kofu Garden ( Japan ) , INBAR Garden , and Fez Garden ( Morocco ) .
The ' Gold Awards ' : Chiang Mai Garden ( Thailand ) , Mandalay Garden ( Myanmar ) , Elizabeth ’s Garden ( UK ) , Viña del Mar Garden ( Chile ) , Prespace Architekten Garden ( Germany ) , Ball Horticultural Company Garden , and Horticultura Cantallops Garden ( Spain).The ' Outstanding Contribution Award ' run to the People ’s Government of Chengdu Municipality for its supporting in get up the Expo .
The International Jury awarded more awards , the full leaning can be found on theAIPH webiste .
For more information : AIPHwww.aiph.org
