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The combination of a crane with peaches is one of the Chinese symbols of longevity, due to their associations with immortals (i.e. they were used as conveyance for immortals). Both of them are symbols of longevity in Chinese mythology. Immortals are often depicted on the back of cranes while mythical
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According to some Chinese legends, there are 4 kinds of cranes which differ in colours: white, yellow, blue, and black. The black crane is believed to have lived for centuries. According to Chinese legends, at the age of 1000, a crane would turn grey and after another 1000 years, the crane would turn
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The Japanese accepted the concept that the crane represented longevity when Chinese culture gradually influenced Japanese culture; the Japanese then gradually modified into becoming a symbol of joy. Since the 9th century, cranes are considered a symbol of happiness and the combination of a crane and
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In ancient Chinese legends, the crane shows the elegance of the immortals, which included the meaning of elegance, moral integrity and the personal dignity of the immortals. The crane is often praised in classical Chinese literature and is perceived as elegant and graceful, and when a crane spreads
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According to a Chinese legend, Tseng sang (a disciple of Confucius) spared the life of a wounded crane which then flew away but later came back to Tseng sang with its mate; both of them were carrying a pearl in their mouth which was then bestowed to Tseng
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As souls traditionally ride on a crane to go to the Western Heaven; crane illustrations with spread wings can appear in Chinese funeral material culture (e.g. on coffins or a banner in funeral processions). In the
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Pine trees and cranes together are symbols of longevity and also symbolize the last years of a long life. When flying cranes are combined with growing pines, the symbol of longevity is intensified.
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According to Chinese beliefs, the combination of a tortoise and crane is associated with longevity. Like the crane, the tortoise is also one of the symbols of longevity in Chinese culture.
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dark; thus being termed as "the mysterious crane". According to some legends, a black crane no longer eats food and only drinks water when it turns 600 years old.
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The illustrations of two cranes flying up towards the sun is used to express the wishes that the recipient of the illustration may 'rise high'.
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Depictions of cranes in pairs were also associated with elderly couples as white feathers give the impression of the white hair of an elderly.
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In Chinese traditions, when pine trees are old, they can sometimes turn into cranes since both the pine trees and cranes have a long life-time.
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of the Ming and Qing dynasties' court robes. In the Ming dynasty, the first class civil official would wear a buzi with a
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Cranes are one of the symbols of longevity in Chinese culture; as such, they are often depicted together with a
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The motifs of cranes may vary in a range from reference to real cranes (such as the
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tortoise is used in marriage ceremonies to represent both happiness and longevity.
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rode a crane after achieving immortality and cranes stand beside his statues. Some
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In popular prints, a crane is sometimes depicted with the herb of immortality (
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A "dance of the white cranes" is a Chinese dance from the 500 BC in China.
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Rank badge with crane, early Qing dynasty, late 17th–early 18th century.
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is a symbol of happiness. good luck, long life, and marital bliss.
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refers to those myths found in the historical geographic area of
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A crane which is used as a form of immortal ride is called an
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The cranes : status survey and conservation action plan
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In East Asian culture (China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam), the
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Rank badge with crane, late Qing dynasty, 19th century.
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Xiwangmu is also often depicted riding a white crane.
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Crane in Chinese mythology
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Bian Jingzhao
simplified Chinese
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pinyin
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cranes
longevity
totemism
fenghuang
red-crowned crane
xian
Chinese mythology
China
Chinese
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minority ethnic groups
Nüwa
Lü Dongbin
Eight immortals
Xianhe Tongzi
Investiture of the Gods
Xian_(Taoism) § In_art_and_culture
Mount Kunlun

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