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Hawaii: Jasminum sambac ("pikake") is perhaps the most popular of flowers.[citation needed] It is often strung in leis and is the subject of many songs.
Indonesia: Jasminum sambac is the national flower, adopted in 1990. It goes by the name "melati putih" and is the most important flower in wedding ceremonies for ethnic Indonesians, especially on the island of Java.
Pakistan: Jasminum officinale is known as the "chambeli" or "yasmin", it is the national flower.
Philippines: Jasminum sambac is the national flower. Adopted in 1935, it is known as "sampaguita" in the islands. It is usually strung in garlands which are then used to adorn religious images.
Syria: The Syrian city Damascus is also called City of Jasmine and uses it as a symbol.
Thailand: Jasmine flowers are used as a symbol of motherhood.[citation needed]