On July 22nd, 2007, Longhu ushered in a grand festival, and the first "China Huaiyang Longhu Tour Activity Month" was officially launched. The purpose of the activity is to make full use of the scenic advantages of 10,000 mu of Longhu Lotus in Huaiyang, show the beautiful scenery, harmonious image, economic and trade environment and development potential of Huaiyang, and grandly launch the propaganda theme of "Huaiyang scenery shows China, Longhu Lotus is in the Central Plains" and the tourism route of "Huaiyang two-day tour" to further enhance the tourism taste, popularity and market attraction of Huaiyang, and promote the sound and rapid economic development of Huaiyang. The event was hosted by Henan Provincial Tourism Bureau and Zhoukou Municipal People's Government, and undertaken by Huaiyang County People's Government, Zhoukou Tourism Bureau and Zhoukou Daily.

Since then, the annual Huaiyang Lotus Festival has become the third largest flower tourism festival brand in Henan Province after Luoyang Peony and Kaifeng Chrysanthemum.

Overview of previous Lotus Festival:

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1. Theme: Lotus, Beauty and Cooperation

2. Campaign slogan: Walk into the old capital of Huang Xi and meet Huaiyang, a water city.

3. Holding time: July1August-September 18.

4. Location: Huang Xi Old Capital Scenic Area

5. Organizers: Henan Provincial Tourism Bureau and Zhoukou Municipal People's Government.

6. Organizer: Huaiyang County People's Government and Zhoukou Tourism Bureau.

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Time: July 26th-August 26th.