Kathmandu, April 12 -- A new cultural initiative linking China and Nepal was launched in eastern China on Friday, with the unveiling of a Nepal-themed rhododendron garden as part of a broader international flower project.

The "Universal Blossoms" National Flower Garden Project was inaugurated at Guanyu Peony Garden in Mudan District, Heze, bringing together Nepali officials, Chinese authorities and cultural representatives.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the "Nepal Rhododendron Garden" by Zhang Peng, vice mayor of Heze, and Parbati Aryal, economic minister at the Nepal Embassy in China.

Officials said the project seeks to promote cultural exchange through national flowers, with Nepal's rhododendron-known locally as "La...