Bunga Raya - Malaysia's National Flower
USA has her Rose, Australia has the Golden Wattle, England has the Tudor Rose and Malaysia has her Bunga Raya, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. The brillant red colour symbolises bravery to face challenges and rapid economic growth. The 5 petals represent the five National Principles:
- Belief in God.
- Loyalty to King and Country.
- Supremacy of the Constitution.
- The Rule of Law.
- Mutual Respect and Good Social Behaviour.
The Bunga Raya comes in different colours and this symbolises the multi-racial population of the country where race, religion and culture differs but the people live in harmony as 1 Malaysia.
These are beautiful flowers! Do they grow all over out there?
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers
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Yes, they are very common as plants for hedges along roads and in the parks and gardens, so many varieties in different colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. I just discovered a variety that will grow here in Virginia. Thanks for your comment!
ReplyDeleteI have fond memories of the flowers from my childhood in Guam.
Fantastic images...
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