📢 Welcoming Elisa - a new member to the Community Center Team 📢

[Bhumika]

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying a great hosting season!

Today, I have some great news to share with you… 🥁🥁🥁 A new Community Manager is joining our team for the English and French-speaking Community Center! I wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know @Elisa , who will be helping me and @Paula manage this forum during the PST time zones! I hope you’ll join me in giving her a warm welcome to our lovely Community Center! 😉

@Elisa , I’ll let you introduce yourself below! 😊

Have a great day, everyone,
Bhumika

[Andrea6232]

Yes @Elisa , I have visited Palazzo Moroni several times, one of the most beautiful things is its garden! It seems unreal to find such a beautiful and large garden in Città Alta!

[Elisa]

@Andrea6232 Wonderful! I don't know about this garden, I need to come back. It will also be an opportunity to try Da Vittorio's restaurant. 😁

Have you ever been there? 

[Andrea6232]

Ciao @Elisa ,  I've been to Da Vittorio a few years ago, when it was still in Bergamo, now it has been moved to Brusaporto and has received the Three Michelin Stars, so it has become a bit too expensive 😂

[Elisa]

@Andrea6232 Thank you for this comment, I didn't know Da Vittorio was in Bergamo before. Did you enjoy the experience there? 😋

[Andrea6232]

@Elisa , I liked it so much that I then asked Vittorio to do the catering for my wedding 😂

[Elisa]

Oh wow that's wonderful. 😍 @Andrea6232 

How was it?

[Andrea6232]

@Elisa you should ask my wife, I was too nervous to eat that day 😂🤣

[Elisa]

I imagine. 😂 @Andrea6232 

I hope you have a fabulous memory!

Do you have any good advice about the community for me? 

[Andrea6232]

Ciao @Elisa ,

I just made a post for a possible improvement:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Host-Circle/Suggestion-for-improving-the-Airbnb-service/td-p/197...

I would like to have your opinion, grazie mille!

Andrea

[Elisa]

Thanks @Andrea6232 for this post! 😊

I'll had a look and the suggestion looks interesting.

Looking forward to read what other Hosts have to say on the topic. 🌻

Warm regards, 

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

Wow @Elisa , it's amazing to have such a cool, enticing personality into the forum. Blooming gardens are my favourites as well. Love to explore the horizons of hosting under your purview. 

Best Wishes.

[Elisa]

Hi @Dr-Jayanthi1 thank you for these lovely compliments. 😊

I am delighted to be here and it is my pleasure to help you!

What are your favorite flowers? I love roses. They reminds me of my grandmother who used to take care of them in her garden. 🌹

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

@Elisa Roses are always a delight. Yet our Indian subcontinent celebrates the fragrance of our jasmines. We adore them the maximum.

[Elisa]

@Dr-Jayanthi1 This is my second favorite flower and I love the perfume. 😍 

When do you celebrate that? Do you do anything special?

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

@Elisa - I had to take the time to celebrate our Jasmines.Appreciate your question on Jasmine.

Jasmines to my heart, mind and culture

Celebrating Godess Saraswathi

Jasmine, known as "Mallika" in Sanskrit, “Malligai” Tamil is often associated with purity, love, and sensuality. The flowers have delicate white petals and enchanting fragrance . Jasmine flowers hold deep cultural, religious, and symbolic significance in India, particularly Tamil Nadu, revered for their fragrance, beauty, and spiritual associations. Tamil Nadu adorns several varieties of the flower both for their fragrant qualities and their traditional uses.

Two notable jasmine varieties have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags in Tamil Nadu:

“Madurai Malli” (Jasminum sambac) is known for its rich fragrance, making it highly prized for making garlands and perfumes. The flowers are larger, the scent is intense, and they remain fresh for a longer time compared to other varieties. Primarily cultivated in and around the city of Madurai, along with few neighbouring districts.

“Ooty Malli” (Jasminum auriculatum). This variety is known for its unique, mildly sweet fragrance. Unlike the “Madurai Malli,” the flowers are generally smaller. These are cultivated in the Nilgiris district, specifically around Ooty.

Both “Madurai Malli” and “Ooty Malli” have benefited from this acknowledgment as it assists in preserving their heritage and supports the local economy by signaling authenticity to consumers.

Hand made strands of Mullai and Jathi from my garden

Other Popular Jasmine Varieties in Tamil Nadu (Without GI tags):

"Jathimalli" (Jasminum grandiflorum), Known for its large flowers and powerful fragrance. Often referred to as "Royal Jasmine" or "Spanish Jasmine.” Widely used in industries for manufacturing perfumes and essential oils.

"Pitchi" (Jasminum sambac), Small, multiple layered, and incredibly fragrant flowers.

Its a symbol of Purity and Love, it is a popular choice in weddings and romantic settings. It is frequently used in bridal adornments, symbolising the purity of love and the sanctity of marriage.

It carries a wider religious significance, Jasmine flowers are commonly used in religious ceremonies and rituals across various Indian faiths. They are offered to deities in temples as a symbol of devotion and respect. Its fragrance is believed to please the gods and purify the atmosphere during prayers.

Jasmine is highly valued for its aromatic properties, and its essential oil is used in perfumery, incense, and aromatherapy. In traditional Indian medicine, particularly Ayurveda, jasmine is used for its calming effects, helping to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. It is also used in treating skin conditions and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Malligai to adorn my plaits

Jasmine flowers are a prominent motif in Indian art, literature, and folklore. They are often associated with beauty and elegance, frequently appearing in poetry and songs to symbolise the beauty of a loved one or the fleeting nature of life. The flower is also a common motif in traditional Indian textiles and jewellery designs.

In India, jasmine is a quintessential part of daily life, particularly in the southern states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Women often adorn their hair with jasmine garlands, a practice that signifies femininity, grace, and auspiciousness.

Jasmine is cultivated extensively in India for both domestic use and export. The flower plays a significant role in the livelihoods of farmers in regions where it is grown, contributing to the local economy through the production of jasmine garlands, perfumes, and essential oils.

Jasmine is much more than a flower in India; it is a symbol of spirituality, love, and cultural heritage. Its presence in religious rituals, traditional medicine, and daily life underscores its integral role in Indian society, making it one of the most cherished and revered flowers in the country.

Thank you