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Selection of China's National Flower: Criteria, Candidates and Public Will

author:Senior technician Lao Song

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Selection of China's National Flower: Criteria, Candidates and Public Will

peony

The national flower is a flower that represents the national cultural image, it is not only a natural plant, but also a symbol of a country's cultural heritage and historical inheritance. Therefore, the selection of the national flower is a very serious and significant task. In China, the issue has been widely discussed and voted on many times.

1. Criteria for the selection of the national flower

When choosing a national flower, certain criteria should be followed. First of all, the national flower must originate in China and have deep local roots, which can reflect the country's uniqueness and cultural roots. Secondly, the national flower should be able to reflect the posture and style of the country and convey a positive national image. In addition, the national flower should carry a profound cultural heritage and be closely connected with traditional Chinese culture. Finally, the national flower should also be of practical significance, able to be touched and perceived by people in their daily lives, so as to deepen people's sense of belonging and identity to the country.

2. Candidate for national flower

Selection of China's National Flower: Criteria, Candidates and Public Will

Plum blossom

In China, peony and plum blossom are two popular candidates for national flowers. With its graceful and luxurious and magnificent posture, peony is known as the "king of flowers". It has been cultivated in China for nearly 4,000 years, and it is absolutely native and domestic. In addition, peony flowers are rich in color and changeable, which has both ornamental value and cultural connotation. The plum blossom is loved by people for its proud snow and frost and perseverance. It symbolizes the indomitable and self-reliant national spirit of the Chinese nation.

3. Popular will and voting results

In many votes and discussions, peony stands out with its unique charm and profound cultural heritage. According to the results of the poll initiated by the China Flower Association, peony has become the national flower in the minds of the people by an overwhelming margin. This not only reflects the status of peony in the hearts of the people, but also reflects people's yearning for a better life and their expectations for the prosperity and strength of the country.

Selection of China's National Flower: Criteria, Candidates and Public Will

To sum up, the selection of China's national flower should comprehensively consider many factors, including the origin of flowers, cultural connotation, and people's wishes. In this process, we should fully respect history and tradition, while also taking into account the aesthetic needs and cultural development of modern society. The final selected national flower should not only represent China's cultural image, but also inspire people's sense of national pride and belonging.

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