The fourth annual Seattle Chinese Garden Peony and Bamboo Festival is on again, April 16 and 17 with beautiful plant life and activities planned on both days.

This family friendly event, celebrating two of China’s horticultural treasures, kicks off with a rousing lion dance at 11 am on Saturday. A festival centerpiece is the tree peony display garden with more than 400 plants of two dozen varieties from Luoyang, China’s peony capital for more than 1,500 years.

Festival activities include talks and demonstrations on plant care, plant sales including unusual varieties of bamboo from specialty growers in Washington and Oregon, cultural entertainment and Chinese artist painting demonstrations, and sale of art and craft items. Plus, Chinese food booths will offer a variety of dishes and snacks. Visit the SCG website on April 12 for the schedule of activities.
Suggested adult donation is $5.

Cosponsors:
American Peony Art and Culture Association
American Bamboo Society Northwest Chapter

LOCATION and TIMES:
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Avenue SW, North Entrance at South Seattle College, parking $3
Saturday/Sunday, April 16–17, 10 am to 4 pm