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Sampaguita: Meaning: Jasmine flower; I promise you; Champak flower
The sampaguita symbolizes love, purity, hope, devotion, and simplicity.’
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“Chloe Caday’s, The Undying Love of Sampaguita II, is the second painting of tryptic – Sampaguita, in her latest series, Diwata’s Song. The work integrates the narratives of Sampaguita – the story of a fate-forbidden love, and the daughters of Bathala (the creator in Tagalog mythology); Mayari (goddess of the moon), Tala (goddess of the stars) and Hanan (goddess of the morning).“
“Sampaguita” (the national flower of the Philippines) is a Spanish term derived from the Filipino words “sumpa kita,” meaning “I promise you,” symbolizing love and devotion. [source: Google]
The Sampaguita, the Philippines’ national flower, is said to have originated from a legend about a princess, Lakambini, and a prince, Lakan Galing, who swore “sumpa kita” (meaning “I promise you”) on a hill by the sea, but Lakan Galing never returned, and Lakambini died of a broken heart, with the Sampaguita growing from her grave.
Here’s a more detailed look at the legend:
- Lakambini and Lakan Galing:Lakambini, a princess, lacked ruling experience and received help from Lakan Galing, a kind prince from a neighboring kingdom.
- A Promise of Love:The two fell in love and swore their undying love to each other on a hill by the sea, with the phrase “Sumpa kita” meaning “I promise you”.
- A Broken Promise:Lakan Galing left to fight the kingdom’s enemies and never returned.
- A Flower from Grief:Lakambini died of a broken heart and was buried on the hill where they pledged their love.
- The Sampaguita’s Origin:Soon after, a flower grew over her grave, and it came to be called the “sampaguita,” in memory of the lovers’ promise.
- Symbolism:The Sampaguita is now a symbol of love, devotion, and strength, and its sweet-smelling scent is a reminder of the romantic legend.
[source: Google]
Champak: an Asian evergreen tree of the magnolia family, bearing fragrant orange flowers and sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. [source: Google-Dictionary]
~emma ruth