Marimo (a kind of rare water plant) is found
in a number of lakes in Japan, Hokkaido and to be given to
close ones to bring good luck & love.
Taking good care
of Marimo will make one’s wishes comes true. In Japan,
Marimo is kept as a pet!!!
and there's a beautiful story behind it!
Marimo is native to Lake Akan in Hokkaido, Japan. It was declared a national
treasure of Japan in 1921 and people from all over the country gathered these
balls in glass jars to take home as keepsakes, perhaps to bring luck, or just
because they look good as a tabletop centerpiece at home. It is said that taking
good care of Marimo will make one’s wishes come true.
The popularity of Marimo, also known as a plant that symbolises love, was immortalised by a legend: Once upon a time in a tribe near Lake Akan in Hokkaido, the daughter of the chief of an elite tribe fell in love with a warrior from a rival tribe. Their tribes forbade their love, but the love between the star-crossed lovers was so strong that they decided to give up their possessions and flee from the land where their love was forbidden. Although their new life was harsh, they survived because of the deep love they had for one other. Legend has it that the lovers’ spirits metamorphosed into Marimo, a plant of love at the deepest reach of the Lake Akan where they lived happily ever after. This folklore passed from generation to generation. Marimo has become a symbol of determination in overcoming adversities in search of true love and happiness. (info extracted from giveaplant.com)
The popularity of Marimo, also known as a plant that symbolises love, was immortalised by a legend: Once upon a time in a tribe near Lake Akan in Hokkaido, the daughter of the chief of an elite tribe fell in love with a warrior from a rival tribe. Their tribes forbade their love, but the love between the star-crossed lovers was so strong that they decided to give up their possessions and flee from the land where their love was forbidden. Although their new life was harsh, they survived because of the deep love they had for one other. Legend has it that the lovers’ spirits metamorphosed into Marimo, a plant of love at the deepest reach of the Lake Akan where they lived happily ever after. This folklore passed from generation to generation. Marimo has become a symbol of determination in overcoming adversities in search of true love and happiness. (info extracted from giveaplant.com)
Another plant I have is Chinese Bamboo Plant.
Bamboo plants have been considered a sign of good luck by many cultures throughout Asia for thousands of years. This "lucky" plant is featured in the creation stories of several countries, including the Philippines and Malaysia. The Lucky Bamboo plant also symbolizes friendship in India, while China sees the plant as a symbol of both luck and wealth. There are several "meanings" of the bamboo plant and reasons that it is so revered, including the important role it plays in the ancient art of Feng Shui. (info extracted from ehow.com)
Why don't you get your lucky plant? Who knows it might change your luck :)
Loves
Netty
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