The design of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games medal features the leaves of the flowers representing the nine participating countries and regions. The medal is the work of famous Hong Kong designer Freeman Lau. 1. Korea - Hibiscus 2. China - Peony 3. Macao China - Lotus 4. Chinese Taipei - Plum Blossom 5. Japan - Cherry Blossom 6. Mongolia - Pygmy Waterlily 7. Guam - Bougainvilla 8. Hong Kong China - Bauhinia Blakeana 9. DPR. Korea - Magnolia (Graphic: Business Wire)