The Dragon Boat Festival on the 5th day of the 5th moon on a boat ornamented with a dragon-head is a traditional remembrance of a courtier of virtue and fidelity. The dragon is also the symbol of strength and goodness. Since the Second Century BC the five clawed dragon has been the symbol of imperial power, vigilance and safe-guard during the ceremony of the seating the Emperor he carries a gold-embroidered dragon on a yellow satin umbrella. When they are out of balance they tend to be fault finding with sharp words. The year of the dog personality can sometimes be selfish and stubborn. These people are honest, intelligent, and straightforward -not afraid to take on responsibility. They possess great sensitivity and empathy for others, especially if there is an injustice that has occurred. Their main virtue being loyalty, the dog person will be there to aid friends and loved ones every time without fail. The person born during this time will possess the best traits in human nature. The dog is the eleventh animal in the Chinese zodiac. “The dog is a creature that keeps watch…” Small Pekingese dogs were the favorite, but tinier the dogs the more they were favored. The Emperor Ling Ti pampered his dogs more than the Western Culture does at present. Carvings of dogs were made out of jade well before the Christian era. The oldest representation of dogs is engraved on a bronze vase in the Field Museum of Chinese Pottery. Chinese people believe that if a strange dog follows one it means that it is a good omen and the person shall attain great wealth. The uniqueness of each jade carving will surely be a reflection of the uniqueness of the individual who wears it. The coin is a recurring theme in Jadeite carvings and add the charm of prosperity to the overall meaning of a piece. The coin motif adds to the symbolic depth of a piece of jade jewelry. When strategically placed, jade and coins are believed to clear the energy within the home as well as those dwelling therein. Throughout different dynasties the shape of the coin has changed to reflect the respective leaders.įeng shui practitioners often use coins and jade to balance the energies and bring good fortune to a home. The shape of the coin is usually round with a square center cut out representing heaven as round and earth square in the middle. A round jade disk with a round hole in the middle was once a badge of rank called a bi (pronounced ‘bee’).Ĭoins are thought to ward off evil spirits protecting those who wear them or hang them above their bed. Three coins are often tied together with a red ribbon- the color of good fortune in Chinese culture.
Coins are rather common and are worn to ward off evil.Ī coin shaped object of jade, a disc with round or square hole, is an emblem of rank and two coins hung over the entrance of a shop is supposed to attract prosperity and wealth to the commercial establishment. The water symbolizes all that is contemplated-all that complements work, thought, freedom, silence, and reflection- in other words, serenity.Chinese cash-or coin-is very popular both, as an amulet or an ornament being the symbol of prosperity and wealth. The rocks symbolize all that is active, the work, the forces of work. The water is the world's spirit, providing oxygen, breath, the liquid clouds, blood running through the veins. Rocks are the body of the world-the hills and valleys. Rocks and water symbolize the basis of nature, yin and yang, all that gives life. Their combination forms the architecture and horticulture. Rocks and water are the two important physical elements in a Chinese garden. Fit the limits of its area while providing the element of surprise, the sense that there are other things to be seen.Represent a world of its own, complete in thought-with all phases of nature represented in the service of human thoughts - the yin and yang.Reflect the local environment by incorporating natural rather artificially elements-spontaneous and offering surprises rather than simple symmetry.Symbolism of the Chinese Garden Ĭhinese gardens are intended to encourage people to roam freely in their inner thoughts, and are designed around three principles. The Prime Minister, Alfred Sant, opened it on 7 July 1997. Construction of the Garden of Serenity began in September 1996 as a gift to Malta from the People's Republic of China.
The Chinese Garden of Serenity ( Maltese: Ġnien is-Serenità or Ġnien taċ-Ċiniżi) is a public Chinese garden in Santa Luċija, Malta.
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