While each of us has our own personalities and characteristics, plants and flowers, as well, have their own unique traits. Some flowers and plants like pine trees, bamboos, and plum blossoms are able to brave the winters symbolizing strength and bravery; and others such as peonies and narcissus symbolize richness, honor, and beauty.
For hundreds of years, ancient Chinese painters have painted these plants and flowers on gate walls and wall screens for the emperors in the royal courts, acknowledging each of the plants¡¦ unique qualities. In today¡¦s episode of Journey to the East, we will see some select masterpieces dating back to the Tang Dynasty from 618 AD to 907 AD. (edit Dec. 02 2006)
