Camellia Sasanqua

If and when you visit Kyoto, you may notice large red and/or white flowers on the road-side trees.

They are kinds of Camellia, called Sazanka.  

The Japanese people used to love the flowers very much, for they are ever-green, and simply brighten up our winters.

There also are many songs featuring the flower.

This Sazanka is on the Philosophy Allay (Tetsugaku-No-Michi) near Ginkaku-ji Temple.

The words of the Red Saanka are

« Overcome Difficulties » ,
« Constant »,
« You are the most beautiful one. »

To whom will you give the flower to?

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