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Culture Spotlight: The Mighty Banana Leaf that Cool You Down
In the summertime, the banana leaves at Lan Su provide a refreshing ambiance. They symbolize renewal and resilience in Chinese culture, deeply rooted in history and legend. Learn about their uses through the centuries.
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Culture Spotlight: Xi Shi 西施 – Flower Immortal of July
The piece highlights July’s flower, the lotus, linked to the legendary Xi Shi, a beauty who influenced history through her charm and espionage, embodying the grace and strength of femininity.
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Hort Tidbit – June/July 2025: Delving into the 12 Months of Flowers
Hello everyone and welcome to summer! In this column, I will be introducing a new concept called the “12 Flower Goddesses”(十二花神 Shí’èr Huā shén). Each goddess is representative of her month’s