The Belfry of Bruges (The Belfort Tower or Belfry) was built in several stages between the XIII and XV centuries. It symbolizes the independence of Bruges.

The tower is 83 meters heigh and leans to the left. To get to the top one has to climb 366 steps. (No, I didn’t climb to the top!)

The carillon consists of 47 bells of various sizes.

With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they’re the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.

The neat thing is that not all dahlias have the same meaning. Both the flower color and location play a role in determining what a dahlia means. Some dahlia flower meanings include inner strength, positive change, and commitment. By mixing and matching the different types of dahlia flowers, you can create a bouquet that sends just the message you’re looking for.

Tulip 🌷 is generally a perfect love, like many flowers.. different colors also carry their significance ... Red Tulip are most strongly associated with true love, .. While Purple symbolizes royalty ,.. White , are used to claim worthiness or to send message for forgiveness ,.. Pink is a symbol for caring and good wishes ...

Wishing you all a most enjoyable safe and blessed weekend ..

The world’s oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany and its presence is documented since A.D. 815. According to the legend, the rosebush symbolizes the prosperity of the city of Hildesheim; as long as it flourishes, Hildesheim will not decline. In 1945 allied bombers destroyed the cathedral, yet the bush survived. Its roots remained intact beneath the debris, and soon the bush was growing strong again.

With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they're the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.

Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.

1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias

2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.

3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.

4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.

5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.

6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.

7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.

8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.

9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli

10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.

"The Smile of Trees" is a poetic expression that refers to the benefits that trees offer to the environment and human life, symbolizing the joy and positivity that their presence brings.

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

White roses symbolize loyalty, purity, and innocence Since they represent these ideas, the white rose has also become the most popular flower to be seen at weddings,........

A red iris symbolizes security, passion, and faithfulness in romantic love. The color red governs the first chakra, also called the root chakra

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Schokland with its surroundings symbolizes the history of the Netherlands and the lives of people on the border between water and land. For this reason, in 1995, UNESCO placed the area of more than 1,300 hectares as the first Dutch monument on the prestigious World Heritage List. Museum Schokland provides a fascinating insight into the history of this former island in the Zuiderzee and what preceded it.

The Schokland Museum is centrally located on this first Dutch world heritage site. The historic church from 1834 and the striking wooden museum buildings form a striking point in the modern landscape of the Noordoostpolder.

Easter is such a joyful holiday, celebrating hope and the miracle of new life and growth. these lovely Lilies blooming in a pot on my deck symbolize the joy of Easter for me. Hallelujah!

"Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life."

~ Janine di Giovanni

An owl symbolizes wisdom and in these times we can all use a little bit of wisdom. This Siberian eagle owl is also a fantastic bird. Impressive appearance both sitting and in flight.

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Dahlia flower usually symbolizes the bond between two people that will last forever. That’s why this flower is commonly used in wedding ceremonies and other arrangements. It symbolizes that the love of a couple that is going to get married will be eternal.

The dahlia flower may also mean that we should stay strong and graceful, even in the most difficult situations. We need to face our problems and overcome all the challenges that exist in our lives.

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My favorite tree that I see everyday on my walk, towers over the neighborhood like a sentinel. I always check anxiously that it has survived after every bad wind storm, and we've just had a doozy. This is how it looked on Election Day and it has come to symbolize for me our humble new, President-elect who I pray can lead us out of this fog of disease and hatred and hard times.

"We have been taught to regard a representative of the people as a sentinel on the watch-tower of liberty." ~ Daniel Webster

White flags symbolizes AIR -If meditated upon, white can cut the delusion of ignorance and turn it into the wisdom of reality. The mantras printed on the flags are carried on the wind and believed to spread goodwill and positive energy wherever they go.

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The simple "little flower" symbolizes happiness and the ability to enjoy the beautiful things in life - how true.

Symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity,

and dignity. ...

My neighbor, Carole has a huge dahlia garden. She is an elderly lady and a master gardener. I hope I will be as strong and courageous as she is when I am in my 80s! Oh and I'm certain she can grow anything!

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Pink symbolizes youth, good health, and playfulness. It’s the flush of first love and stands for nurturing femininity. It’s used as the symbolic color of the movement to support breast cancer research, and we think of pink as an innocent, cheerful color.

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Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower and the 13th wedding anniversary flower. Also known as ‘mums’, they are one of the prettiest varieties of perennials that start blooming early in the autumn.

In Australia, chrysanthemums are the official flower for Mother’s Day due to their nickname “mums.”

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The Western Wall, also known as the "Wailing Wall" or the "Kotel," is one of the most significant religious and historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel. It holds deep spiritual and emotional importance for Jews worldwide, and it has also become a symbol of the complex and often contentious nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Western Wall is a remnant of the ancient retaining wall that once surrounded the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. After the temple's destruction, the Western Wall became the closest accessible site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage. For centuries, Jews from around the world have come to this sacred site to pray, lament the destruction of the temple, and express their connection to Jewish heritage.

The name "Wailing Wall" originates from the 19th and early 20th centuries when Jews would gather at the site to mourn the destruction of the temple and express their sorrow through prayers and tears. The term "Kotel" means "wall" in Hebrew and has become a popular and endearing name for the site.

Over time, the Western Wall has evolved into a focal point of religious and nationalist tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The site is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, which is also part of the contested area between Israel and Palestine. Its significance to both Jewish and Muslim communities has led to disputes and occasional clashes.

The Western Wall plaza is divided into two sections: one for men and the other for women, following Orthodox Jewish tradition. The prayers and rituals conducted here are a mix of individual devotion, communal worship, and celebrations during religious holidays.

In addition to its religious importance, the Western Wall draws millions of tourists and visitors from various backgrounds each year, offering them a glimpse into the rich history and cultural diversity of Jerusalem.

Despite the ongoing complexities surrounding the Western Wall and its geopolitical context, it remains an essential and cherished place for Jewish people, symbolizing resilience, faith, and the connection to their shared heritage.

"Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations; it's a season that symbolizes starting fresh and starting over."

Breathe in that air!

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The butterfly symbolizes hope in a dark time and new beginnings, Infinite possibilities of positive transformation, reinforcing our faith in change, growth, and rebirth.

Butterflies represent transformation on all levels.

Butterflies also symbolize freedom, because our truest self, can always fly free.

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Although some believe bleeding heart flowers represent rejected love; it can also symbolize feelings of compassion and love for everything in creation.

All together this monument exists of 160 poles, symbolizes an old village which disappeared in the sea (from 1792 AD).

“Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.” Suzy Kassem

Grass symbolizes for me both vulnerability and resilience. Grass rarely grows solitary, so even if you think you are alone, it rarely is so. All together grass symbolizes for me strength and if needed a peaceful fight for what is right.

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Chinese palaces, temples and mansions have on their roofs a special kind of ornaments called wenshou or zoomorphic ornaments, some on the main ridges and some on the sloping and branch ridges.

The monstrous thing at either end of the main ridge, called chiwen, appears roughly like the tail of a fish. Fierce and formidable, it looks as if it were ready to devour the whole ridge; so it is also known as tunjishou or the ridge-devouring beast. It is, according to Chinese mythology, one of the sons of the Dragon King who rules the seas. It is said to be able to stir up waves and change them into rains.

So ancient Chinese put a chiwen at either end of the main ridge for its magic powers to conjure up a downpour to put out any fire that might break out. But for fear that it might gobble up the ridge, they transfixed it on the roof with a sword.

At the end of the sloping and branch ridges there are often a string of smaller animals, their sizes and numbers being decided by the status of the owner of the building in the feudal hierarchy.

These small animals were also believed to be capable of putting out fires. While this can be easily dismissed as superstition, they do add to the grandeur and magnificence of the imperial buildings.

“Hiding Behind A Mask" symbolizes the concealment of the ego behind an artificial mask.

Masking is a process in which an individual changes or "masks" their natural personality. Depending on who they are with, what they are facing, and the situation at which they stand.

It is important to acknowledge that it is not really us within the mask, it is more like a disguise to conceal the true nature of the individual.

In some cases, people can identify too strongly with it, and they might believe that they are the mask they carry.

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Swallows symbolize anything from good luck, safe travels, happiness, and positivity. They are very social and people-friendly.

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The Water Lily symbolizes resurrection in Buddhism and Hinduism because they close at night and reopen in the morning. I was fortunate to attend a Water Lily photoshoot and workshop at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This is my 3rd post from that collection. I will continue to mix in my favorite shots from that photoshoot with my posts here, but if you'd like a sneak peek the entire collection, check out the "Water Lilies of the Missouri Botanical Garden" gallery on my website, michaelsmithphotoart.com/water-lilies-of-the-missouri-bot.... You can also find my site's URL and link in my profile.

The art installation called “Support,” was created by artist Lorenzo Quinn. The human hands appear to support a historic hotel (the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel) from falling into the water, symbolizing the threat of climate change, but also the power that mankind has to stop it.

The sculptor intentionally based the shape of the hands after his children, to show the innocence, and power, of the next generation.

Even though Support wasn’t officially part of the 2017 Biennale, it was so popular that it remained in place for six months after the close of the 2017 Venice Biennale.

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Symbolism: Coneflowers symbolize strength and healing.

Grow Details: Coneflowers are considered easy to grow and can tolerate varying conditions.

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My neighbor's, and they do attract a lot of butterflies.

However, because of the special interest mosquitoes have on me, I could never think of sitting near them and waiting for that perfect butterfly moment. Just a few minutes out that evening, I was kissed multiple times.

Yes I could always apply repellent but nothing could completely stop their love for me!

On the storm front, Mr. Henri decided to take a further eastward path and gifting us with rains and mild wind.

All good here, and hope you are, too! :-)

Pink roses symbolize gratitude, grace and joy. 🌸

The reflections in the interesting glass facades of the cube Berlin seem to symbolize our world in this momentary state of disorder and turmoil.. .

*☙•White magnolias symbolize purity and dignity.

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This photo could symbolize many things. Suppression of little people; Dictatorship; Deep State; Big Brother; oppression against women. In fact, it represents the opposite. Jan Žižka led an army of peasants, little people against the powerful Roman Empire and they were victorious due his clever military tactics for many years (1419-1434) even after his death in 1424. Equipped with simple modified farming tools, his small army demonstrated the Power of People. The monumental bronze statue was sculpted by B. Kafka in 1931-1941 and is part of Vítkov National Monument. Žižka historical heroics are always on the mind of the Czech folk, when their freedoms are in jeopardy.

875. Prague 2014- no.12. Nov. Taken 2014-May 25; P1240922; Uploaded Nov 21, 2021. Lmx -ZS5

Symbolizes spring

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In the shamanic tradition, the crow represents the one who uses magic. Often linked to witchcraft, it also symbolizes the mystery of life and creation.

In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes the heart and mind's ultimate purity because it rises untainted and beautiful from the mud. The lotus is of the utmost importance in Chinese culture for numerous reasons, including religious symbolism, marriage symbolism, and food usage.

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A casino in Brisbane. I'm not sure why it's lit in red. Maybe it's supposed to symbolize hell;)?

Queensland, Australia.

Mother Nature can be hard to explain, she is a figure who symbolizes our earth and the beauty of nature. Many see her as our supreme mother, who has created the wonders and gifts of nature that we are so lucky to live among.

"Mother Nature is always speaking. She speaks in a language understood within the peaceful mind of the sincere observer."

-Radhanath Swami.

The legend of the four stripes is the legend that explains the origin of the flag and the shield of Catalonia, first appeared in 1551 in the second part of the General Chronicle of Spain.

The story explains that the origins of the flag are in Guifré el Pilós, the last count of Barcelona appointed by the Frankish kings, and the first to give inherit their domains, initiating the Dynasty Counts of Barcelona.

Specifically, is told that the four stripes were created after a battle against the Normans, when the Frankish king dip his hand in a open wound of Guifré el Pilós, and then he passed all four fingers above the golden shield of the Count of Barcelona. With this act was created the shield of the House of Barcelona, symbol of the new sovereign conquered, and, over the years, this four red stripes become the Catalan flag.

Now, the Catalan flag is composed by 4 red vertical stripes, that are the blood of Guifré el Pilós, and between each red stripe, there is a yellow one, that symbolizes the shield of the Count.

Construcció

Les Quatre Columnes originals

Les columnes formaven part d'un projecte d'urbanització de la muntanya de Montjuïc que Puig i Cadafalch va presentar el 1915, amb l'objectiu de celebrar una exposició el 1917 centrada sobre el tema de l'electricitat i les indústries elèctriques. Volia presentar Barcelona al món com a capital del Mediterrani, i Catalunya com un país amb un govern modern, la Mancomunitat.[1] El projecte es va desestimar però Puig i Cadafalch el va tornar a presentar amb vistes a l'Exposició Universal de 1929. Es van construir el 1919 i van ser la primera construcció de tota la zona.

Les columnes, situades a la plaça de les Belles Arts,[2] havien de representar Catalunya: la columnata representaria l'herència grega i un edifici amb cúpula homenatjaria l'herència romana. El projecte global havia de tenir el seu moment àlgid com a eix central de la futura Exposició Universal de 1929.[3]

Les columnes van ser un dels primers elements a construir-se durant el procés d'urbanització de la muntanya. Es van construir amb maons arrebossats que imitaven la pedra i tenien 20 metres d'alçada i 2,5 metres de diàmetre. L'arquitecte tenia pensat coronar-les amb 4 figures representatives, quatre victòries alades, projecte que no es va arribar a realitzar.

Enderrocament

Enderrocament de la darrera columna.

La Font Màgica ocupa el lloc on inicialment es van construir les Quatre columnes

El pas del temps deixà obsolet l'objectiu de dedicar l'exposició exclusivament a les indústries elèctriques, i el 1925 es va decidir que es denominaria Exposició Internacional de Barcelona. El canvi d'objectiu feu que es reorganitzés l'exposició dedicant-la a tres vessants: la indústria, els esports i l'art. En aquest nou període Puig i Cadafalch va ser relegat per les seves idees catalanistes i la seva vinculació amb la Mancomunitat, i l'organització recaigué en mans del marquès de Foronda. Pere Domènech i Roura va ser nomenat director de les obres.[4]

Les columnes van ser enderrocades l'any 1928, poc abans d'una visita de Primo de Rivera a la ciutat. Durant la seva dictadura va ordenar eliminar sistemàticament tots els símbols públics de catalanisme, per tal que no tinguessin el ressò mediàtic que podia donar-los l'Exposició Universal de 1929, que havia de tenir lloc a Montjuïc.

La seva dictadura fou molt agressiva vers el catalanisme, i fins i tot va arribar a modificar els noms de molts pobles: els va castellanitzar i en va arrencar els cartells dels carrers escrits en català.[5] Pel mateix motiu la dictadura va anomenar finalment Poble Espanyol el complex que s'havia de dir Iberona, en homenatge als ibers, primers pobladors de les terres catalanes, i va donar el nom de plaça d'Espanya a la plaça des d'on accedia al recinte de l'exposició. També va fer col·locar dues torres venecianes a l'entrada.

Amb el temps, Franco fins i tot va arribar a inhabilitar Puig i Cadafalch com a arquitecte.[6]

Reconstrucció

Procés de reconstrucció de les 4 Columnes

Operaris finalitzant les obres de reconstrucció

Amb el restabliment de la democràcia van sorgir diverses veus que proposaven reconstruir les columnes, i fins i tot l'Ajuntament de Barcelona en va aprovar la restitució el 1994, però no es va arribar a un acord sobre la seva ubicació més adequada.

L'any 2001, l'arquitecte Joaquim Espanyol va presentar un projecte de restitució de les 4 columnes, però el projecte fou desestimat per la classe política.

Un any després, el 2002, la Xarxa d'Entitats Cíviques i Culturals dels Països Catalans pels Drets i les Llibertats Nacionals, que representava més de 60 associacions, va començar a demanar adhesions, signatures i suport per a la seva reconstrucció.[7] Progressivament, diverses personalitats del món de la política i la cultura, com Jordi Pujol, Pasqual Maragall, Ernest Benach, Gabriel Ferraté, Vicent Partal, Antoni Tàpies, Isabel-Clara Simó i Josep Maria Ainaud de Lasarte, entre d'altres, van donar suport a la iniciativa.

Entre 2005 i 2007 es van produir diverses pronunciacions de diferents estaments públics: el 9 de novembre de 2005 el Parlament de Catalunya va aprovar una resolució sobre la possible recuperació del monument, i un any després l'Ajuntament va assegurar que el 2007, 50è aniversari de la mort de Puig i Cadafalch, seria un bon any per reconstruir les columnes. Es van iniciar llavors converses entre Ferran Mascarell, llavors regidor de Cultura de l'ajuntament, i els responsables de la xarxa cívica.

Durant el 2007 l'Institut d'Estudis Catalans va organitzar l'exposició itinerant “Puig i Cadafalch arquitecte i polític i el monument de les quatre columnes de Montjuïc”, que es va poder veure, entre altres llocs, a l'Ateneu Barcelonès, a Mataró, Girona, la Bisbal d'Empordà i Les Borges Blanques.

El ple del 27 de juny de 2008 al Parlament de Catalunya va aprovar una proposició no de llei,[8] amb el suport de tots els partits polítics i presentada per ERC, per promoure la restitució de les Quatre Columnes, en homenatge als patriotes catalans. El 2009 es va presentar un projecte de construcció, ideat per l'equip d'arquitectes Rosselló-Sangenís, seguint el projecte original de construcció de Puig i Cadafalch i alguns manuals de construcció clàssica.[9] Sapic va ser l'empresa encarregada de l'execució del projecte.[10]

L'Ajuntament de Barcelona va presentar el projecte als mitjans de comunicació el 10 de novembre de 2009.

Les obres de reconstrucció van començar durant el primer trimestre de 2010. Inicialment es va preveure inaugurar el monument per la diada de l'Onze de Setembre o per les festes de la Mercè, però les obres es van allargar.[11] Es va informar llavors que cada columna tindria una alçada de 18,7 metres.[12] El dia 4 de novembre de 2010 es va enterrar una urna commemorativa a la base de les columnes, amb la documentació generada per diverses entitats cíviques durant el procés de reclamació de la reconstrucció de les columnes. El dia 7 de desembre es va retirar la bastida que s'havia instal·lat per construir-les.

La reconstrucció, amb un pressupost de 2,5 milions d'euros, s'ha realitzat amb anells de pedra artificial -una barreja de ciment, granit i marbre blanc- col·locats a pes amb una grua i entrellaçats mitjançant peces metàl·liques.[13] Tot i això, la seva construcció s'ha realitzat a la plaça del Marquès de Foronda, entre la Font Màgica i el Palau Nacional de Montjuïc, una mica més amunt del seu emplaçament original.[14] L'alçada definitiva de les columnes, incloent-hi el pedestal, és de 20 metres.

La inauguració oficial es va realitzar el diumenge 27 de febrer de 2011, amb la presència d'Artur Mas, president de la Generalitat, Núria de Gispert, presidenta del Parlament de Catalunya, i Jordi Hereu, alcalde de Barcelona.[15]

A la base d'una de les columnes hi figura la inscripció:

«Restitució, com a acte de justícia històrica, de les quatre columnes enderrocades per la dictadura l'any 1928 pel seu caràcter de símbol de Catalunya wikipedia dixit

In Greek mythology, the lily flower symbolized the goddess Hera and represented purity and innocence. This association is probably one of the reasons why lilies are regarded as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. The most popular hybrids are Asiatic, Aurelian and Oriental lilies. There are about 90 species in the genus Ilium.

Taken at Humber Arboretum [Etobicoke, Ontario]

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Oleander flowers can also symbolize destiny and understanding. It can show that you are sensitive to how other people feel and that you want to make peace in difficult situations.

The oleander flower is found in all colors, including yellow, peach, red, burgundy, white, and pink. The meaning of the flower doesn’t change much depending on its color.

Taken at Centennial Park Botanical Garden

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Orange symbolizes energy, vitality, cheer, excitement, adventure, warmth, and good health.........Hans as you recuperate, I wish to you All the Fullness that this colour symbolizes

Palendorp is a monument symbolizing an old village disappeared into the sea around 1792.