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From its culinary delights to its iconic skyscrapers, this Southeast Asian nation never ceases to amaze. Among its myriad symbols, one stands out, unfurling its brilliant petals in a burst of color – the Bunga Raya or Hibiscus, Malaysia’s treasured national flower.
24 mar 2018 · The hibiscus rosa-sinensis is known variously as “rose mallow,” “shoe flower,” “Queen of Tropical Flowers,” and — in Malaysia — bunga raya. In Malay, bunga means “flower,” and raya refers to a “celebration.”
31 sie 2018 · Named Bunga Raya, with raya meaning celebratory or grand, the flower literally means “celebratory flower”, to reflect the celebration of unity in a multicultural nation. More than just a national symbol, the flower can be made into a tea that is said to help reduce high blood pressure.
30 kwi 2021 · Introduced into the Malay Peninsula in the 12th century as an ornamental plant, the Bunga Raya was nominated as the national flower along with other flowers such as ylang-ylang and jasmine, lotus, rose, magnolia, and medlar in 1958 by the Ministry of Agriculture.
8 paź 2023 · The national flower of Malaysia, known as the hibiscus rosa-sinensis or bunga raya, holds deep meaning and symbolism in Malaysian culture. This vibrant flower became Malaysia’s official national flower in 1960, chosen over other contenders such as the jasmine and rose.
12 sie 2021 · Hibiscus – Malaysia’s National Flower or in other word “Bunga Raya”. It is also a symbol of love for the birth of our nation. Let’s see the History of “Bunga Raya” or Hibiscus became Malaysia’s National Flower. In 1958, The Ministry of Agriculture invited proposals from all state governments.
27 sie 2021 · While the hibiscus syracus is South Korea’s national flower and the yellow hibiscus is Hawaii’s state flower, hibiscus rosa-sinesis was chosen for the newly-independent Malaya. Named Bunga Raya , with raya meaning celebratory or grand, the flower literally means “celebratory flower”, to reflect the celebration of unity in a ...
