Chrysanthemum flower in oil pastels on paper. In chinese culture the chrysanthemum flower is a symbol of longevity and is the flower of the 9th lunar month. During Chong yang Festival which falls on the 9th day of the ninth lunar month, chrysanthemum wine is drunk in celebration of long life.
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OK this is the absolute final one in this medium. I’ve given it a few attempts and I really can’t get my head around it.
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October 28, 2021 at 23:11
Learnt something new again. Bon week-end Peng Yu. 🌹
October 28, 2021 at 14:26
We also use them for funerals
October 13, 2021 at 23:29
Chrysanthemum are the flowers of the dead in France. How symbols change, right?