The language and legend of azalea

The language of azalea

One of the flower languages ​​of azalea is - forever belongs to you. This represents the joy of love. It is said that people who like rhododendrons are very innocent. If they can see rhododendrons all over the mountains, it means the god of love has come.

The second language of azalea is - restraint of desire. The biggest reason for this is that azalea only blooms during its flowering period, even though it can give people a lively feeling. If azalea is not in bloom, it is suitable to be planted as a low wall.

The legend of azalea

Rhododendron is known as the most beautiful flower. When it blooms, it is very brilliant, evoking people's yearning for a better life. It symbolizes the prosperity of the country and the happy life of the people, so azalea is very popular among people.

Legend has it that azaleas were transformed from the Shu Kingdom. At that time, Shu was a peaceful and prosperous country. There are abundant resources there, people have enough food and clothing, and live a very happy life. However, this carefree life led to people's laziness. They gradually became obsessed with pleasure, eating, drinking, gambling, and indulging in sensual pleasures all day long, without paying attention to farming, and even didn't know when to sow.

The emperor of Shu at that time was called Du Yu. He was diligent in his work and loved his people. He was very responsible and loved his people very much. When he saw this situation, he felt very worried. In order not to delay farming, every spring he would run around urging people to sow. But gradually, people formed a habit that they would not sow seeds unless the cuckoo came.

However, later, Du Yu died of illness due to overwork, but even after his death he could not forget his people. Its soul turned into a bird, which flew around every spring and chirped, "cuckoo, cuckoo," until blood flowed from its mouth. The blood was spilled all over the mountains and fields and turned into beautiful flowers.

People were grateful for the diligent king, so they learned from Du Yu and became diligent and responsible. They called the little bird the cuckoo and the bright red flower the azalea.