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Is the flower on Bai girl's head camellia?

The flower on Bai girl's head is camellia, also called Shangguan flower.

Camellia are everywhere on the hills, cliffs and canyons of Hengduan Mountain. Camellia has green leaves and crimson flowers, which are loved by all Bai compatriots. The climate in Dali is mild and humid. "Winter ends in cool, and summer ends in temperature." It is suitable for the growth of flowers and trees, and loving and cultivating flowers has become a living custom of the Bai people.

Shangguan is a place name, so it is full of flowers and colorful, called "Shangguan Flower". The main body of the headdress is embroidered with various patterns and lines, such as plum blossom, orchid, chrysanthemum and peony. , various shapes, colorful, mostly red. It not only achieves the beautification effect, but also reflects the Bai people's love for flowers and plants, so it is regarded as the flower of Shangguan.

Introduction of girl headdress

The hat of the Bai girl, Keiko hanging down is the wind in Shimonoseki. Gorgeous floral decorations are flowers of Shangguan, the whiteness of the hat top is the snow of Cangshan, and the arc is the moon of Erhai Lake. Dali is famous for its four scenic spots: Xiaguan Peak, Shangguan Flower, Cangshan Snow and Erhai Moon. Among the Bai people, the most beautiful girl is called "Golden Flower Girl".

Bai girls are born beautiful, and it is even more beautiful to wear colorful and harmonious national costumes and colorful and elegant headdresses. The costumes and headdresses of Bai girls are mainly white, lined with bright lace, full of national characteristics. On the left side of the headdress of the Bai girl, there is a bunch of long white wool hanging on her chest. People walk around and swing back and forth, which makes the girls look particularly elegant. If there is a breeze, the white wool will be gently lifted, showing the youthful demeanor of girls.