"Auspicious" is a well-known and very popular word in traditional Chinese culture. It often symbolizes people's good prayers, good hopes and kind wishes, bringing hope and happiness to people. Therefore, auspicious words and couplets are particularly rich in Chinese traditional culture. But the most prominent ones are the auspicious patterns of various characters and symbols. As a form of literary expression in Chinese historical and cultural traditions, auspicious patterns are closely related to people's lives, customs and cultural background. Its origins can be traced back to the tribal totems of primitive society and the decorative patterns on some utensils at that time. With the development of social culture, some decorative graphics are gradually improved, forming signs or symbols with certain meanings, producing corresponding fixed forms of expression, and thus producing auspicious patterns. It should be noted that the emergence and spread of any auspicious patterns are inseparable from the changes and development of national culture. Reflect the unique cultural connotation of this nation. The auspicious patterns in traditional Chinese culture also have this distinctive feature. Looking at the auspicious patterns in different periods in China, their compositions have the following outstanding characteristics: First, they are based on the myths and legends of the Chinese nation to create auspicious patterns, such as images of dragons and phoenixes; second, with the popularity of Buddhism in China, the patterns of Buddhist gems have become auspicious The main body of the pattern, such as the "X" pattern and ritual objects such as wheels, plates, umbrellas, covers, etc.; third, use auspicious words and deformations of words as patterns, such as blessings, longevity, etc.; fourth, use precious flowers and trees or rare animals for decoration graphics. It is these characteristics that make traditional Chinese auspicious patterns very rich, but the types are very distinct, and the auspicious concepts they imply are also very clear. Traditional auspicious patterns are everywhere in people's lives, such as grand celebrations, major festivals, sacrifices, prayer ceremonies, weddings and funerals, etc. Whether it is a palace or a cottage, auspicious patterns are needed. Look at walls, guardrails, caissons, window frames, tiles, etc. In traditional architecture, you can see rich decorative meanings. Hand in hand, daily utensils, utensils, four treasures of the study, clothing, shoes and hats, toys, etc. Everywhere is decorated with auspicious signs. Auspicious patterns have become a form of artistic expression that cannot be ignored in Chinese national culture. It has a certain influence on the creation of other arts such as calligraphy, painting, handicrafts, and drama, and is even directly integrated into certain art forms. The publication will be a boon for studying Chinese auspicious patterns, seeking their inherent technical characteristics, displaying the unique artistic expression techniques of national culture, and revealing their auspicious concepts and kind thoughts. We pray that traditional auspicious patterns can bring blessings to the world today and tomorrow. Lu, the former director of the Palace Museum
The legend says that Cangjie is a god who descended from the sky. His moral character is higher than that of sages. He has four eyes, full of brilliance. Cangjie was "born with the ability to write" and invented Chinese characters. Some people also say that he saw the paw prints and hoof prints left by birds and animals on the ground, and realized something in his heart, thus creating Chinese hieroglyphics. Cangjie, also known as Cangjie, is a legendary figure. It is said that he was the historian of the Yellow Emperor, so his hometown was called Xiang. His name and contribution to word creation appeared in many ancient books as early as the Warring States Period. Cangjie was probably a person who made great contributions in organizing ancient writings, or he was the incarnation of many creators of writings. The Baishui Temple in Shaanxi Province is still well preserved. It is said that behind the temple under the statue of Cangjie there is a tunnel that may lead to Cangjie's tomb. Cangjie's tomb is a round mound, one foot high. There is an ancient cypress on the top of the tomb. Its branches take turns withering and flourishing every year, commonly known as "the branches turn to cypress". It is a rare plant wonder.
Magu is a famous longevity fairy in Chinese legend. "Ma Gu presents her birthday" is one of the most important themes in folk paintings. In the year AD, there was a man named Wang from the East China Sea. He was an official and was proficient in astronomy and calendar. Later, he abandoned his official position and went to the mountains to practice Taoism and became a god. Wang has a sister named Magu. She is a beautiful girl, eighteen or nineteen years old. She is very dazzling in embroidered clothes. Her skills are very magical: first, she can walk on the water wearing wooden clogs, which is comparable to Bodhidharma crossing the sea on reed leaves; second, she can throw rice into cinnabar. There is a Magu Cave in Pingdu Mountain, Fengdu City, a famous ghost town in Sichuan. Legend has it that Magu once visited Pingdu Mountain and lived in this cave. The Fairy Queen once wrote a poem here. Folklore also says that on the Queen Mother's birthday on March 3, a peach party will be held, and Magut will make wine with Ganoderma lucidum on the banks of the Zhujiang River and present it to the Queen Mother. This is called "Magu Birthday Celebration".
The dragon and phoenix pattern is composed of dragon and phoenix. The dragon is a well-known deity in China. Among all the animal gods, the dragon is the most favored and the most vital. According to ancient myths and legends, the "snake bodies" of Fuxi and Nuwa, the ancestors of the Chinese nation, are the original forms of dragons. The birth of Yu, the founder of China, is related to the Yellow Dragon. The dragon is a symbol of authority and dignity, and is also the "god of water." It can create clouds and rain to pray for a good harvest. In the hearts of the people, the dragon is a sacred, auspicious and festive god. Phoenix is ??the patron saint imagined by people in primitive society. The head of the phoenix is ??like a golden rooster and its body is like a mandarin duck. It has the wings of a roc, the legs of a crane, the beak of a parrot and the tail of a peacock. At the head of a hundred birds, it symbolizes beauty and peace, and is the embodiment of auspiciousness, happiness and beauty. Known as the "bird of mercy," it is a lucky bird. "Longguan Chengxiang" means auspiciousness, auspiciousness, peace and happiness.