Chapter 1
Ancient roots of floral symbols
Chapter 2
Flowers that shaped global diplomacy
Chapter 3
Resilient blossoms of extreme landscapes
Chapter 4
Controversies and revolutions in bloom
YOUR GOAL
Master of Official flowers of the world
Ch 2 · Flowers that shaped global diplomacy
schopenhauer Dutch-Canadian Tulip Diplomacy
We shared a room on foreign soil (oh-oh, yeah!) / Now a million tulips paint the town (how they grow!)
schopenhauer Every Saint Patrick's Day, Ireland's leader presents a bowl of shamrocks to the United States president in a unique diplomatic ritual.
schopenhauer The Netherlands sends 10,000 tulip bulbs to Canada every year to show gratitude for World War II protection.
BETA
schopenhauer Stamp each passport with the correct flower to discover the history of official national symbols.
Fun Fact
Hospital territory: Canada declared a hospital room international territory in 1943 so a Dutch princess could be born.
Glossary
cherry blossom (noun)
The flower of a cherry tree, especially of the Japanese cherry. In 1912, Tokyo's mayor gifted thousands of these trees to Washington, establishing a lasting diplomatic friendship.
The flower of a cherry tree, especially of the Japanese cherry. In 1912, Tokyo's mayor gifted thousands of these trees to Washington, establishing a lasting diplomatic friendship.
Quiz
What happened to the first batch of cherry blossom trees sent from Japan to Washington, D.C. in 1910?
Quiz
What is the name of the diplomatic tradition where Singapore names rare hybrid flowers after foreign dignitaries?
Quiz
Which country gifts Canada 10,000 tulip bulbs every year as a thank-you for World War II assistance?
Quiz
In 1912, which city received a gift of 3,020 cherry blossom trees from the mayor of Tokyo?
Quiz
In what year did the annual Irish shamrock presentation to the United States president begin?
Quiz
What is the title of the Irish prime minister who presents the shamrocks to the U.S. president?
Quiz
Why did Canada temporarily declare an Ottawa hospital room international territory in 1943?
Quiz
What is the scientific name of the hybrid orchid that serves as Singapore's national flower?