Photo taken on July 20, 2023 shows lotus flowers in Jiangxia District of Wuhan, capital city of Hubei Province. The 11thlotus flower appreciation and picking festival kicked off on Thursday.An array of lotus-themed activities, including viewinglotus flowers, tasting lotus-flavored delicacies and enjoying artistic performances, will be held during the festival. (Photo: Chutian Metropolis Daily/Zou Bin)