With their delicate petals and graceful form, they offer meanings and sentiments associated with gestures of love, friendship ...

The Victorian era is famously regarded as a period of restraint—restraint in clothing, social norms, emotional behavior, communication … the list could go on and on.

The author reflects on spring's arrival in Sokcho, noting nature's awakening and interconnectedness. This season serves as a reminder to appreciate life and its delicate systems.