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Asian Inspired Lanterns
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A Brief History…
In China the lantern has been a symbol of hope, rejuvenation, and celebration.
Important to many rituals: religious and ceremonial purposes, festivals, and as symbols.
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Culturally the lantern is a symbol of joyfulness, the return of spring, and a renewal of the earth.
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Floating lanterns
Reflect on memories of loved ones
Wish for peaceful coexistence
Pay respect to ancestors and help comfort spirits
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Other Symbols
Cranes: LongevityLotus: PurityPeony: Wealth and honorPlum blossoms: SpringBats: Happiness or good fortuneLions: StrengthDragon: China itself and imperial powerPhoenix: Peace, good fortune, feminine
beauty
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