The image shows a white tulip with long, pointed petals and leaves on the sides. The stem is also white. The flower looks fresh and vibrant, as if it has just been picked from a garden. The tulip symbolizes love and passion, but it can also represent purity, honesty, or perfection. It is often used in floral arrangements, especially in spring weddings, to symbolize new beginnings, growth, and hope. However, the tulip is also associated with a darker history of slavery and exploitation in the Netherlands. In 17th century, the Dutch East India Company grew tulips in Turkey and exported them to Europe at high prices. This led to a speculative bubble where tulip bulbs were traded for more than their weight in gold, and the Dutch government even issued licenses to trade the flowers. But when the market crashed in 1637, many people lost their life savings and businesses went bankrupt.

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