What does Kapok symbolize?

1. Hero

Kapok flower is also called hero flower. Although its flowers are bright red, they are not tacky, and the simple flower shape makes it stand tall and proud. The red flowers all over the tree are like a pool of passionate blood, dyeing the treetops red. Moreover, the flowers will not fade or wilt even after falling, and they have the heroic spirit.

2. Adorable object (mostly male)

Kapok flowers are widely used in Xishuangbanna and are very popular among the local Dai people. Not only can its fruits be used to make pillows and mattresses, but its flowers can also be used to cook delicious dishes. In addition, in Dai songs, the young man in love is praised as a kapok tree to highlight his height.

3. Cherish your happiness

The flower language of kapok is to cherish happiness and the people around you. Although its flowering period is one month, a single flower only takes about 12-15 days from blooming to withering. It is so beautiful yet so short-lived, and it makes people understand how to cherish the people around them and the hard-earned happiness.