Hong Kong Flower Show 2009 themed "Blossoming Welcome for the East Asian Games" will be held on March 13, according to the Hong Kong government website on Monday.

Featuring Cosmos as this year's theme flower, the flower show, organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong, will run from March 13 to 22 at Hong Kong Victoria Park.

This year's event will showcase exotic flowers, landscape and floral art displays presented by more than 200 participating organizations from different countries and regions including Hong Kong and the Mainland. More than 350,000 flowers will be on display.

Fringe activities including music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations, green talks, floral art demonstrations and fun games will also be organized for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages.

Editor: Yan