Splendor of iron flower crafting in Luoyang

A temple fair at the Sui and Tang Dynasty City Ruins Botanical Garden in Luoyang, Henan Province, showcased the intangible cultural heritage practice of molten iron flower crafting. The dazzling “iron flower rain,” which sees golden sparks shooting high into the air, resembled fireworks in the night sky, creating a magnificent and captivating spectacle. The event drew crowds of local residents and tourists alike, who gathered at the fair to celebrate the joyous arrival of Chinese New Year.