Hibiscus in Pink and White
by Dora Sofia Caputo
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Title
Hibiscus in Pink and White
Artist
Dora Sofia Caputo
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Photograph - Photographs
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Hibiscus in Pink and White - Dora Sofia Caputo
The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti and is used in their national tourism slogan of Haiti: Experience It! The Hibiscus species also represents several other nations. The Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess Kali, and appears frequently in depictions of her in the art of Bengal, India, often with the goddess and the flower merging in form. The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.
In the Philippines, the gumamela (local name for hibiscus) is used by children as part of a bubble-making pastime. The flowers and leaves are crushed until the sticky juices come out. Hollow papaya stalks are then dipped into this and used as straws for blowing bubbles.
The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls. If the flower is worn behind the left ear, the woman is married or in a relationship. If the flower is worn on the right, she is single or openly available for a relationship. The hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower.
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Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
hank you so much, Robyn, for the feature in your great Group, The World We See. I truly appreciate your support.
Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
Thank you so much, Dianne Cowen, for making Hibiscus in Pink and White, one of your favorites.
Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so much, Ed, for the feature in your great Group, Flowers From Our Gardens. I sincerely appreciate your support.
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