A flowering of imagination

In addition to imparting technical skills, Liang has hammered home to his students about love and respect toward plants.

"The pruning should not hinder the growth of the plant, nor let it be deprived of water for the sake of visual effect," he says.

"One should also try to make the best of flowers to avoid waste."

Liang says he felt he was busier than before, yet in a good way.

He hopes his efforts can have more people pay attention to the art, study and love it.

"The art of traditional Chinese flower arrangement has its own characteristics, which we study, retain, imitate and learn from," Liang says, adding that he and his counterparts in the field have tried to bring modern elements to it.

"I will strive to draw the essence of the traditional flower arrangement concept and combine it with people's life nowadays, so that the art form can flourish while better serving the public," he says.