Blooms With Meaning - The Symbolism of Flowers in Thailand

In many different cultures, flowers hold special meaning.Some flowers have double meanings. For instance, the
Giving different types of flowers in different sociallilac can mean both love and the absence of passion.
situations can carry a significant meaning to both theThe peony can mean both a happy marriage as well
person giving the flowers as well as the recipient ofas shame. The petunia can represent both a soothing
the flowers. In addition to the types of flowers,presence as well as a presence that invokes anger.
different colored flowers can also carry with them aThe gladioli can symbolize both the need for a break
different meaning. What's more, the meaning offrom a relationship as well as sincerity.
flowers in Thailand can carry with it a significantlyFlowers, and more importantly giving flowers, are an
different meaning than those in other parts of theimportant part of culture in Thailand. Flowers are given
world. For instance, in the United States, white flowersto a hostess for a dinner party or other such event as
are common to celebrate weddings and births while inwell as various other events and situations, including
Thailand white flowers are given in funerals.eternal love. It is important to learn the meaning of
Many flowers carry a common symbolic mean inflowers before selecting blooms, as many in Thailand
Thailand. Roses in general are symbolic of love, but theare aware of their special meanings, and giving a
color of the rose can carry a different meaning. Redflower with the wrong meaning can have negative
roses are often associated with romantic love whileramifications. However, selecting the right blooms can
yellow roses are associated with platonic love orcarry special significance and endear the recipient to
friendship. Chrysanthemums and Daisies are given asyou.
a sign of friendship and happiness.