Rare twin lotus flowers spotted in China's Dali

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Rare twin lotus flowers spotted in China's Dali

STORY: Rare twin lotus flowers spotted in China's Dali DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:18 LOCATION: DALI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the twin lotus flowers STORYLINE: Twin lotus flowers blooming on a single stalk were spotted in China's Dali on Qixi festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day. The flower is considered a symbol of love and happiness in ancient Chinese literature. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dali, China. (XHTV)

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