INDONESIA
FLAG
Re d
Represents the blood of the people
White
Represents the
spirit of the people
FLOWER
Moon Orchid
(Phalaenopsis
amabilis)
Grows in tropical forests
Arabian Jasmine
(Jasminum sambac)
Symbolises beauty
Used in religious and
cultural ceremonies
Often made into garlands to
be worn
Rafflesia
(Rafflesia arnoldii)
Named after the British
colonial Lieutenant-Governor
of Java, Sir Stamford Raf fles
The largest blooming flower in the
world – it can grow up to one metre
across!
LAOS
FLAG
Re d
Represents the bloodshed in the
struggle for independence
Blue
Represents wealth
White circle
Represents the full moon over
the Mekong River and the
unity of the people
FLOWER
Frangipani
(Plumeria)
Its trees are
considered sacred
Symbolises joy
and sincerity
Releases a sweet
scent at night
Sometimes used
in food
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