Tuesday, April 12, 2016

PATHS TO THE PAST: Carp, Symbols of Strength and Perseverance




The carp is a symbol of strength and perseverance. The scales and whiskers of the fish make it resemble a dragon, the greatest symbol of power in China. 

Fish in general play a large role in Chinese culture and the words for “fish” and “abundance” are pronounced the same in Chinese (yu). 

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