Fall does not only signify 'bring on the autumn leaves,' but it also signifies 'bring on the chrysanthemums.'
Every fall Jinju has a chrysanthemum festival. The theme of the festival this year was was 'Jinju Dream.' There are several sites that analyze the meaning of dreams concerning chrysanthemums. It is suggested if this flower appears in your dream it may mean longevity and mature wisdom. But I think the title signifies more of a goal than a literal dream.
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| Pamela, Trish, Caroline, Lulu, Linda, Theresa, Lotte |
These are like little bonsai trees, but with chrysanthemums.
This type is called an Icy Isle, which is looks similar to a daisy.
What's awesome about Korea is that most of the exhibits like this are free.
Chrysanthemums are the oldest flowers cultivated in the East for ornamental purposes. And Korea sure has a niche on their ornamental purposes.
How cute is that little guy studying the dragon?
The flower festival correlates to the Jinju International Agriculture and Food Expo, which is why there are a few displays regarding agriculture history in Korea.
This type of mum is called a Fire Island.
This type is called a spider bloom.
There was a sign here that totally did not translate. I think it might say that there are 2,000 chrysanthemums on this dome display. Wow.
Pompon is this type of mum.
This is why I go on adventures with my other mom friends and not my kids. Just lots of pictures of flowers.
The children do not appreciate outings such as this. Us mommies thought it was a lovely afternoon.
[October 28]
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