The mountain family has nothing else to do on Chinese New Year's Eve, and the plum blossoms are inserted to celebrate the New Year."
Wang Zengqi. The origin of the New Year's flowers
Lunar New Year flowers are a common decoration during the Chinese New Year, symbolizing good luck and prosperity in the new year.
There are different opinions on the origin of the New Year's flowers, but they all express the blessings of the New Year and the expectation of a better future through the beautiful meaning of flowers.
Wang Zengqi said in "The Qing Confession of the Sui Dynasty":
The first day of the first month is the beginning of the year; The pure offeror, the elegant offering also.
On this day, flowers, grass, Jiaguo, strange stones, cultural toys, and beautiful utensils are offered on the case, in order to celebrate the auspicious New Year and be full of spring. ”
Flowers and plants are the main materials for the Qing Dynasty, which contains rich, profound meanings, and elegant and vulgar appreciation, adding a peaceful and festive atmosphere to the festival.
Photo courtesy of Zhao Shuru Qing.
Modern Chinese New Year flowers originated in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, especially in the region"Flower City"In Guangzhou, people have a saying that "walking through the flower street is the New Year".
Not only are all kinds of potted plants endowed with beautiful meanings, but they are even decorated with laisees, small lanterns, and Chinese knots during the Spring Festival to pray for good luck and good luck in the coming year.
Guangzhou. Lantern Festival flower species
Ornamental flowers
Phalaenopsis
Orchid grandiflora
Gentleman's Orchid
Wen Xinlan
Guolan
Narcissus
Plum triangular plum
Tulip cyclamen
Cuckoo hangs upside down Admiralty
Ruixiang pine red plum
Bromeliads silver willowOrnamental fruits
North American holly rich seeds
bergamot kumquat
Firethorn