Visitors participate in the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Visitors buy food during the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Performers dance during the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Performers dance during the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

A young girl displays her drawing of rhododendrons during the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Performers are pictured during the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia on April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Chefs prepare dishes with rhododendron flavors during the rhododendron festival in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2026. The rhododendron festival was held here on Saturday to promote rhododendron-themed tourism and enhance its appeal to tourists. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)