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Powerful Chrysanthemum Fragrance

Powerful Chrysanthemum Fragrance   竹报平安
Chinese Noble Plants
China Nature Symbols
B-2938 B737-3Q8 Hainan Airlines » West Air  [+] 2000-09

Chinese people have been interested in growing different varieties of chrysanthemum since ancient times. The chrysanthemum often blooms in autumn when other flowers are fading away. It is tranquil and harmonious with others, but also dignified and indomitable. Chrysanthemum is one of the 4 Chinese Noble Plants.

In 2007 the aircraft was transferred to China West Air subsidiary, but she kept the special flowers.

Image  ©  Martin Krause (PEK)
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Bamboo brought Peace

Bamboo brought Peace   竹报平安
Chinese Noble Plants
China Nature Symbols
B-2937 B737-3Q8 Hainan Airlines » West Air  [+] 2000-09

Bamboo grows straightly and keeps green in winter, which is an indication of its firm and tenacious character. Moreover, bamboo is hollow inside, so it is regarded as modest, honest and upright by Chinese people since ancient times.

In 2007 the aircraft was transferred to China West Air subsidiary and gained appropriate titles.

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Orchid

Orchid   兰
Chinese Noble Plants
China Nature Symbols
B-2579 B737-33A Hainan Airlines  [+] 2000-13

As orchids often grow in mountains and deep valleys, they are regarded as noble and pure. The orchid is often associated with chaste and undefiled characters and people quietly elegant not angling for praise. They are one of the 4 Chinese Noble Plants.

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Plum Blossom

Plum Blossom   梅
Chinese Noble Plants
China Nature Symbols
B-2578 B737-33A Hainan Airlines  [+] 2000-09

Plum blossom usually bloom in winter or very early spring, when other plants are depressed by cold weather. On this account, plum blossom is associated with the characters of fame and wealth, unyieldingness and self-control. They are one of the 4 Chinese Noble Plants.

Image  ©  Xu Zheng (CAN)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns