Tulips From Amsterdam
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Windmills, clogs, cheese - these images come to mind when thinking of the Netherlands. But probably the most ultimate image of the country is the tulip - the Netherlands’ most famous flower. For ages tulips have been a huge part of the Dutch culture. In the Netherlands tulips are presented for any occasion, often complete with their own mythology and hidden meaning, depending on flower type and color. Tulip, in general, represents a declaration of love and passion, but depending on color it has variety of meanings. For example, red tulip means “undying love”, while yellow tulip signifies “unrequited love”. On the other hand, here yellow tulips are the specified flower for birthdays that occur on May 21.
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