This is a picture of "pink" flowers. We call them "Nadeshiko" in Japanese, meaning "stroking children gently". The name represents the adorable impression of this flower. Nadeshiko is very popular in Japan, especially last year.
"Nadeshiko Japan" is the nickname of the national female soccer team of Japan, which won the championship for the first time in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 held in Germany. They caused a big boom last year after the destructive natural disaster and encouraged people all over Japan. Nadeshiko is the symbolic flower to express not only beauty but also persistence.
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beautiful pink flowers..i saw them in some pictures too..they are so sweet and the name is perfect for them..
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What a beautiful name. It reminds me of spring. To new life and strength. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a symbolic beauty. It looks like a dianthus, Gorgeous! Happy Pink Saturday.
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Yes, this flower is a dianthus. Thank you for visiting my blog.Have a nice week.
DeleteThat is informative. I love those flowers, lovely!
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ReplyDeleteYour blog has a nice format. And I always love pink flowers.
Stop by & visit too.
monah
Beautiful flower photograph, Annie.
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