THE MEANING AND SYMBOLISM OF ORCHIDS IN CHINESE CULTURE

Abstract

The article provides data on the symbolic significance of the orchid in the culture of China, where it was given a special place. She has become a source of inspiration for many masters in the field of painting, calligraphy, and music. Thanks to Confucius, the orchid began to symbolize the nobility and steadfastness of a person's character. It was in China that the first methods of orchid cultivation were developed, which have been perfected for several centuries.