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Tangerines and Oranges

Tangerines and oranges are one of these auspicious Chinese New Year symbols.

Fish

Fish in Chinese sounds like the word for "Abundance and Affluence" so the fish symbolizes wealth.

Bat

The word "bat" in the Chinese language sounds identical to the word for "Good Fortune."

Chinese character "Fu"

Fu, one of the Chinese characters that best epitomize China's time-honored culture, is a necessity in Spring Festival celebrations.

Flowers

As the Chinese New Year begins, homes blossom with traditional flowers. In addition to the decorative and festive effect, the flowers convey a rich and symbolic message.

Gourd

In Chinese, the gourd is called hulu (葫芦). It has many auspicious associations as well.

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