Plum blossom was designated as the city flower of Nanjing according to the decision made through the discussion at the Eighth Session of the Eighth Conference of the Standing Committee of People's Congress of Nanjing on April 19, 1982. Plum blossom, characterized by firmness and defiance of freezing wind and snow, presents itself with pride and greets spring at the earliest date in early February when the earth is still in asleep. People of Nanjing admire, love, and sing praises of plum blossom. Comparing plum blossom to the city fully reflects the personality of people in Nanjing