59th int'l Keukenhof Flower Show promotes China

The Beijing Olympics and Chinese culture are the theme of this years international flower show in the Netherlands. Traditional oriental flower beds and installations are this year's highlights.

Around seven million flower bulbs were planted by organizers' of this year's 59th International Keukenhof flower show. The show is an annual spring event at Keukenhof Park.

Located near Lisse, in southern Holland, the historic park covers around thirty-two hectares.

This year, organizers chose the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Chinese culture as their theme.

Guest of honour - Netherlands' Prince of Orange, Willem-Alexander, attended the official opening ceremony where he was joined by Beijing's Deputy Mayor, Niu Youcheng.