There’s Nothing Like Watching Vietnam’s Waterlily Harvest
In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.
Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?
Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to ...
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The Real Meaning and Symbolism of the Lotus Flower
And while the rose, poppy, and peace lily are all three historically significant flowers, there is no bloom with as deep a ...
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Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses
Devotees offer flowers and flower garlands to Hindu deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; Ganesha, the remover of ...
Oktoberfest in full swing, unveiling Johnny Cash statue in Washington and more of the week’s best photos
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Summer lotus flowers greet early risers in Himeji garden
HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Early morning visitors can beat the heat while enjoying eye-opening views of lotus flowers in various hues at a sprawling garden here. Six varieties, including the ...