People have been using roses to communicate a variety of emotions and feelings since antiquity. The earliest evidence of rose cultivation dates back to about 5000 years ago in China. In ancient Greece and Rome, roses were a luxury item, available only to the rich and the royals, and a muse for painters and writers. Roses were used for medicinal purposes and for religious ceremonies.
The popularity of the rose declined with the spread of Christianity in Europe. It was seen as a symbol of depravity and decadence, vices that did not match up with the puritanical roots of the religion. By the 5th and 6th century CE, the rose had once again caught the fascination of artists, poets and writers in Europe and in the Middle East.
Event Details.
1. When: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on a small hill on Nose Hill Park.
2. The meet will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will last until 7:00 p.m.
3. At 7:00 p.m. we will go our seperate ways.
*Please register for this event by logging your Will Attend with the number of people in your group.
* If you are feeling ill the day of the event, please stay home.