It is always spring when it is colorful, but there is a kind of flower that can be undefeated in all seasons.

　　This is Beijing Silk Flower, also called "Jinghua".

　　It is the traditional Caiza art of old Beijing.

　　In the memory of the people of Beijing,

　　Most of them have splendid figures of silk flowers.

　　Beijing Silk Flowers refers to flowers made of silk fabrics of various colors.

　　As early as more than 1700 years ago, this technique has appeared in China.

　　According to legend, Concubine Yang Gui in Tang Dynasty had to wear hairpins in all seasons.

　　Cover sideburn scars with flowers.

　　Until the winter season, when all the flowers wither,

　　It was replaced by artificial flowers made of silk.

　　Beijing silk flowers have gradually prospered since the capital of Beijing was established in the Yuan Dynasty.

　　The use of silk flowers is very wide,

　　In the folk customs of marriage, mourning, marriage, birthday, and festive festivals,

　　Silk flowers play an important role.

　　The production process of silk flowers is delicate and complicated.

　　The craftsmen carefully select a variety of silk fabrics as raw materials,

　　First make petals, stamens, and leaves,

　　And then glue them into flowers,

　　Gather up a complete bouquet and combine it into a finished product.

　　Under the skillful hands of silk gardeners,

　　Autumn chrysanthemums are elegant, rhododendrons are beautiful, plum blossoms are beautiful,

　　All kinds of flowers are lifelike, with fake and real,

　　Keep the momentary youth in the world for a long time.

　　Today, there are more than 2,000 varieties of silk flowers in Beijing.

　　Beijing silk flowers come from life and decorate life.

　　In the bleak winter, creating a scene of a hundred flowers blooming,

　　Bring hope to people in spring.

　　Jointly produced by China News Network and Communication University of China

　　Seller: Yu Lan

　　Chief planner: Hu Fangmengqun

　　Producer: Qin Yuming, Wu Qingcai, Qi Bin

　　Editor's guide: Sun Hongliang, Wang Jingwen, Zhao Xijing, Bai Xiaoqing, Zhou Xiaomeng

　　Editorial team: Li Yiying, Cao Hangyu, Wu Menghan, Qin Tiantian, Li Huan, Zhou Xun, Wang Chenyi, Wen Mohan

　　English translation: Li Aike

　　English translation reviewer: Mo Hong’e and Wu Xinru

　　Coordinator: Wang Kai, Zeng Nai

　　Editor: Wang Xueer

Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]