8th March rolls around every year to give a global shout-out to women\u2019s rights, achievements, and their sheer awesomeness. Several gifts are exchanged during International Women\u2019s Day (IWD), but nothing says, \u201cyou\u2019re a powerhouse\u201d quite like a bouquet.<\/p>\n
Gorgeous bouquets have been the go-to gift worldwide, turning this day into a floral frenzy. IWD\u2019s flower symbol is not the same globally. Why? Because of the differences in botanical traits, historical origins, and culture.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, IWD, unlike Mother\u2019s Day or Valentine\u2019s Day, has no unified floral symbol. Each continent celebrates diverse women\u2019s experiences and honors them authentically. So this article will globe-trot through different places, uncovering which blooms different countries prefer. Let\u2019s tap into it!<\/p>\n
Europe is the OG of IWD flower traditions. However, European countries don\u2019t have uniformity when it comes to celebrating women. Each country has its own floral flair.<\/p>\n
Italy is the land of pasta, passion, and mimosa-obsessed people. It all started in 1946, when Italian feminists from the Union of Italian Women chose Acacia dealbata (yellow mimosa) as an IWD symbol. Since then, mimosas have become an emblem for celebrating women.<\/p>\n
Why mimosas<\/a> if you ask? These bright yellow puffballs bloom bright in early March and are tough as nails. Hence, perfectly mirrors women\u2019s resilience.<\/p>\n Plus, 8th March in Italy<\/a> is also called Festa della Donna, where men give bouquets to their favorite ladies, i.e., wives, moms, girlfriends, and colleagues. Ladies also give gifts to each other. On this day, streets buzz with pop-up stands, and bakeries include mimosas-inspired cakes on their menu.<\/p>\n Hopping over to Russia, where IWD is a public holiday. Schools and banks close, and women are usually given half days. Flower shops are bursting with beautiful blooms, and men go all out, gifting stunning bouquets to every woman in their orbit.<\/p>\n Moreover, the top picks in Russia<\/a> are tulips (especially red and yellow) and roses. Why these flowers? Because tulips scream renewal, while roses symbolize gratitude and admiration.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Day in Russia has become more of a rom-com. Individuals host family feasts, and guys panic-buy blooms and pair them with chocolates.<\/p>\n Like Russia, red tulips and roses rule Romania<\/a> on IWD. Men honor their moms, grandmothers, wives, colleagues, and other female friends with flowers and cards. Plus, this heartfelt day is celebrated in a low-key manner, i.e., exchanging gifts and schools hosting events where students craft floral gifts.<\/p>\n Besides Romania, Bulgaria<\/a> and Ukraine<\/a> also joined the mimosa party along with tulips on IWD. It is considered a national holiday where women receive chocolates, bouquets, and heartfelt gifts from family and colleagues. These places also host parades, celebrations at workplaces, organize school performances, and families gather for festive meals.<\/p>\n Asia celebrates IWD in spectacular fashion, and for them, this day is less about romance and more about empowerment.<\/p>\n IWD was officially cemented in China<\/a> in 1949, and since then, women have been getting half-days off work by law and showered with flowers and gorgeous bouquets. The top flowers in China include roses and carnations, as they signify gratitude and love.<\/p>\n Moreover, sales on different brands make IWD even more special. You\u2019ll find skincare, clothes, and makeup at discounted prices. Plus, families celebrate this day with special meals.<\/p>\n Vietnam honors female veterans and moms on IWD. Floral tributes are massive on this day, and the most popular flowers include orchids, lilies, and tulips, which signify resilience and dignity. Like the other places, Vietnam<\/a> also celebrates women in a similar manner.<\/p>\n Men surprise women with flowers and chocolates, schools organize activities, and workplaces host special events, dinners, and performances honoring women.<\/p>\nRussia<\/h3>\n
Romania and Eastern Europe<\/h3>\n
Asia\u2019s Petal Power<\/h2>\n
China<\/h3>\n
Vietnam<\/h3>\n
Kazakhstan and Central Asia<\/h3>\n