Jann · Art Collection

Original sculpture:『The Beauty of Nature in Malaysia 』

Hibiscus
Malaysia's National Flower『Bunga Raya』

大红花

 Hibiscus I | 20cm x 20cm x 5 cm | 2023  | Jann Paperland

The red hibiscus, known as “Bunga Raya” in Malay, is Malaysia’s national flower. The name “Bunga Raya,” literally meaning “celebratory flower,” symbolizes unity in Malaysia’s multiethnic society. Its red petals represent the courage, vitality, and rapid growth of the Malaysian people, while the five petals symbolize the Rukun Negara (National Principles).

大红花,马来语称为”Bunga Raya”(意为”节庆之花”),是马来西亚的国花。这种红色木槿花象征着马来西亚多元民族社会的团结。花朵的红色代表马来西亚人民的勇气、强大生命力和快速成长,五片花瓣则象征着马来西亚的”国家原则”(Rukun Negara)。