The Tulip is introduced in Holland in the 17th Century and was first planted in the Leiden botanical Garden. In 1636 the tulips became very popular and created the famous "Tulip-mania" during the Dutch Golden Age. The prices of tulips went sky high and became a symbol of status to those who could afford it. Till the bubble collapsed. Now, Holland is the largest exporter in dry bulbs but also in the cut flowers produced from the tulip bulbs in the world. There are many tulip festivals in the world, but the most famous is the Keukenhof tulip festival, with 4.5 million tulips in 100 varieties, which is held between March and May every year in Lisse, Netherlands.
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