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Bunga Raya - Hibiscus, the National Flower of Malaysia

Posted by noaslpls on September 4, 2013
Bunga Raya or Hibiscus is the National Flower of Malaysia. It was chosen by Malaysia's First Prime Minister's wife 50 years ago. The hibiscus was chosen from a selection of seven flowers; Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang, Lotus, Spanish Cherry, Rose and Hibiscus. It was chosen for its unique five-petals and red in colour. The red colour symbolises bravery, political solidarity and economic strength whereas the five petals symbolises the principal of Malaysia's Pillars of State.
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  • noaslpls September 6, 2013 2:58

    Hi mitran, yes it is a nice flower to look at, but it has no strong or distinctive smell.

  • mitran September 6, 2013 2:40

    in my country has this flower. It's nice, right dear?

  • noaslpls September 5, 2013 11:26

    Hi Fumi, I wonder what's your country National flower? Do you have one?

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