Nothing depicts the culture of a people better than a wedding. The festivities that surround the occasion are littered with elements from history as well as some reflecting recent trends (something old, something new). Pakistani weddings are no different and the use of the Marigold flower (both yellow and orange) is as essential to the wedding as water is to plants.
These traditions help define our identity, our individuality in this global mix of cultures, and should be nurtured and appreciated. For this week’s photo challenge, I present two arrangements of this beautiful and at times, under-appreciated, flower. Enjoy!
Insanity at its best! 
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“… the use of the Marigold flower
(both yellow and orange)
is as essential to the wedding
as water is to plants…”
nice!
Appreciate the kind words, my friend.
Nicely said –
Thanks David! 🙂
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First I thought “hey, orange broccoli!”. Not so smart today.
Best. Comment. Ever.
Thank you, Niina. 🙂
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