The 2024 Heze Peony International Communication Forum kicks off on April 12 in Heze, East China's Shandong province. Renowned as the "Peony Capital of China", Heze boasts the largest peony cultivation and research center in the world. In 2023, the city was home to a staggering 1,308 peony varieties. The peony, known for its grace and elegance, is the city's most dazzling calling card.