Twelve flower goddess dressed in hanfu pose for a group photo in front of Chaoran Pavilion at the Daming Lake Scenic Area in Jinan on March 25. [Photo/Jinan Times]

The 2nd Daming Huazhao Festival kicked off on March 25, with 12 flower goddesses dressed in hanfu (a type of traditional Chinese clothing) walking through the blooming flowers around Daming Lake in Jinan, and many hanfu enthusiasts took part in the parade.

With a history of over 2,000 years, the Huazhao Festival is held in celebration of the flower goddess' birthday.

A woman dressed in hanfu poses for a photo in front of an ancient building at the Lake Scenic Area in Jinan. [Photo/Jinan Times]

A group of hanfu enthusiasts take part in the parade at the Daming Lake Scenic Area in Jinan. [Photo/Jinan Times]

Three hanfu enthusiasts walk around the Daming Lake Scenic Area to celebrate the 2nd Daming Huazhao Festival on March 25. [Photo/Jinan Times]