Tulipmania: Origins of the Tulip in SINGAPORE Gardens by the BAY 2023. Come on a journey to admire the beauty of tulips through the lens of Turkish culture, art, and architecture, where these blooms have played an important role for centuries since the Ottoman Empire. Tulipmania: Origins of the Tulip takes on a Turkish twist as the floral display retraces the rich history of tulips in the country, which are native to Eastern Türkiye and were first cultivated by the Ottomans. One of the highlights of the floral display is the uniquely shaped tulips cultivated on Turkish soil, with forms that are markedly different from the tulips people are used to. The plethora of tulips in vibrant colors is set in a landscape that showcases some of Eastern Türkiye’s most iconic landmarks and architecture.