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“Sanxing” - The Trinity of Luck and Happiness

“Sanxing” – The Trinity of Luck and Happiness in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui

Three deities known as "Sanxing" are the Chinese god of luck. When these three luck deities are displayed in your house or business, they offer wealth, prosperity, and longevity luck.
"Sanxing" is a combination of San (three) and Xing (stars). The three members of the trinity are the God or "Star" of wealth blessings (fuxing 福星), the God of prosperity (luxing 祿星), and the God of longevity (shouxing 壽星). They are shown as a trinity in a single artwork or drawing or as three individual figures.

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Chung Yeung Festival -The Double Ninth Festival

Chung Yeung Festival (The Double Ninth Festival) – History, Legend, Traditions, and Activities

The Chung Yeung Festival (重節) (重节), or also called Double Ninth Festival, is one of the oldest and most important festivals in China. However, it is also celebrated in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and many other countries in Asia. In some countries, the festival is called with different names, like Chōyō in Japan, and Jungyangjeol in Korea.

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The Eight Immortals in Chinese Folk Culture and Feng Shui

The Eight Immortals in Chinese Folk Culture and Feng Shui

The Eight Immortals are one of the most well-known figures in Chinese popular culture. They are said to bring happiness and wealth; hence, their representations are prevalent during many important events (such as marriages, childbirth, and New Year's celebrations). Their depictions (or symbols) appear on banners, infant bonnets, temple roofs, greeting cards, and even women's clothes.

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Mid-autumn Festival – History, Activities and Traditions

Mid-autumn Festival – History, Activities, and Traditions

In Chinese culture and tradition, the Mid-Autumn Festival is considered the second-most important festival, only after the Chinese New Year or as it's also called the Spring Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is always celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which was believed to be the day when the moon was the most visible.

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