The meaning and symbol of the lion: It is the embodiment of wisdom and strength, has the meaning of good luck, prosperity and endless life, and symbolizes status, dignity and peace.
Although lions are not a native product of China, China has a unique lion culture. During festive seasons, lion dances are held across the country. People put on colorful lion coats and imitate lions walking, sitting, lying, pitching and jumping.
The dance of "Double Lions Playing with Hydrangea" symbolizes endless life, family reproduction and social prosperity. The auspicious pattern of lions rolling hydrangea also has the same meaning.
The image of the lion often appears in Buddhist classics and Buddhist statues. The Wisdom Buddha Manjushri rides on a lion, which adds auspicious meaning to the lion.
In ancient times, officials and wealthy families were the ruling class and aristocratic class of society. Lions occupied the supreme position among beasts, and lion statues also became a symbol of authority.
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In the folk, the lion has become an incarnation of bravery, power and auspiciousness.
Performing arts and plastic arts are often inseparable. The image of the lion in the lion dance is created by folk artists according to their own aesthetic ideals. It is lively, naughty and cute, and has completely lost its majesty as the "King of Beasts".
In folk art, lions also resemble the sounds of "grand master" and "young master", which means promotion. Lions are not like dragons and phoenixes. As a royal patent, they only appear in the palace art. Lion sculpture art can be found in ordinary people's homes. Even ordinary people may have a pair of small ones erected next to their doors. Stone lion.