Barley: Nice. Nymphaea lotus, only blooms for a couple of days. True?
Kabang: Actually, the flowers usually stay open for about 3 to 5 days. Then they droop into the water.
Barley: And there’s a blue one over there and a red one too.
Kabang: The blue one is Nymphaea caerulea, the red one is Nymphaea rubra,.
Barley: Are there giant water lilies in Bali too?
Kabang: Sure. Nymphaea gigantica.
Barley: And are water lilies significant in Balinese culture?
Kabang: Absolutely! Water lilies hold cultural and spiritual importance in Balinese traditions. They symbolize purity, serenity, and beauty.
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Voice-over
Waterlilies are also used in religious ceremonies, such as temple offerings and rituals.
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