Celebrating women's strength and elegance across China

As International Women's Day approaches, various celebrations are being held across China, highlighting the vital role of women in both family and society. From floral arrangement workshops to art exhibitions and handmade gifts, these activities showcase the diverse talents and contributions of women while spreading warmth and appreciation. In east China's Zhejiang Province, women gather to learn flower arranging, while in north China's Hebei Province, children craft handmade roses for their mothers. These events embody the spirit of perseverance and excellence, honoring women in every aspect of life.

Photo taken on March 7, 2025 shows women learning floral arrangement in Deqing County, Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Photo by Wang Shucheng/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 7, 2024 captures fisherwomen singing and dancing in Yandunjiao Village, Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo by Yang Zhili/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 7, 2025 shows a child posing for a parent-child photo with their mother in Yuping Dong Autonomous County, Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Hu Panxue/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 7, 2025 captures residents in the Economic Development Zone of Zhangjiakou City, north China's Hebei Province, crafting twisted flowers. (Photo by Zhang Litao/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 7, 2025 shows visitors at a lacquer portrait exhibition featuring female figures in Gulou District, Fuzhou City, east China's Fujian Province. (Photo by Xie Guiming/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 6, 2025 presents a child in Guangping County, Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, proudly displaying a handmade rose crafted for their mother. (Photo by Cheng Xuehu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 7, 2025 features children painting gifts for their mothers in Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Tian Rurui/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on March 7, 2025 showcases students making hedgehog-shaped steamed buns as part of the "Flower Buns for Mom" themed event at Shibei Experimental Primary School in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo by Wang Haibin/Guangming Picture)