Lotus flowers announce the arrival of summer in the water garden at Okinawa’s Southeast Botanical Gardens

Lotus flowers announce the arrival of summer in the water garden at Okinawa’s Southeast Botanical Gardens

Lotus flowers in bloom at the Southeast Botanical Gardens (Photograph provided by the Southeast Botanical Gardens)


June 24, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Okinawa – Lotus flowers are in bloom at the Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa City, announcing the arrival of summer to visitors. According to staff at the gardens, there are mainly two varieties of lotus, including shokkoren, at Okinawa’s largest lotus pond. About 40% of the flowers are in bloom now, and the blossoms will be at their peak until late August.

 

The botanical gardens have adjusted their weekend and holiday operating hours to open at 7 a.m. to match the time that lotus flowers bloom. The lotus flowers can be seen in the Water Garden.

 

The 2021 Lotus and Water Lily Event is currently going on at the gardens. In addition to a photo contest, there is also a program that allows visitors to enjoy the flowers from a carriage pulled by a Yonaguni horse. The event continues through August 29. Inquiries can be directed to the Southeast Botanical Gardens by phone at 098（939）2555.

 

(English translation by T&CT and Ellen Huntley)

 

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