# @cgtneurope on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUdpzIdgbFx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55562545-cgtneurope-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-07T16:26:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Kew’s much-loved Orchid Festival has returned in 2026 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, lighting up the winter season with a vibrant display inspired by China’s rich heritage and remarkable biodiversity.⁣
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Running in the Princess of Wales Conservatory from Saturday 7 February to Sunday 8 March, the landmark event — a highlight of London’s cultural calendar — draws on China’s vast landscapes, deep-rooted traditions and extraordinary plant life, including its many native orchid species.⁣
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First launched in 1995, the Orchid Festival has grown into one of Kew Gardens’ most cherished annual traditions, symbolising the approach of spring with colour, creativity and botanical artistry.⁣
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Beyond its visual spectacle, the festival also reflects Kew’s ongoing scientific and conservation work worldwide, spotlighting international partnerships that support efforts to combat climate change and protect global biodiversity.⁣
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📸Iolo ap Dafydd/CGTN⁣
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#KewGardens #OrchidFestival #LondonEvents

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londonevents, orchidfestival, kewgardens

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