"Dinotopians seek solace at that magic moment of evening when light and darkness are poised in perfect balance," says James Gurney. That solace is manifested in evening ceremonies that combine meditative processions with the beauty of nature.

One woman holds a lamp that reminds us of the promise of tomorrow's dawn. Others hold baskets of flowers, signs of the abundance of life and the beauty of springtime - the memory of which will carry therough other seasons. The roses symbolize love, lilacs represent youth, lilies signify motherhood, poppies stand for sweet dreams, irises represent wisdom and daisies for innocence.