Korea: the Taeguk symbol & the Mugung flower

January 14, 2020March 7, 2020 Sang Nguyen

Being 2 different symbols, the Taeguk symbol and the Mugung flower both symbolize hope for an eternal growth, vigorous vitality and the ability to always revive of the country and the people on the Korean peninsula. When one flower falls, … Continue reading Korea: the Taeguk symbol & the Mugung flower

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China: the Chinese dragon

March 4, 2019March 8, 2020 Sang Nguyen

Chinese people consider 3 Sovereigns and 5 Emperors (三皇五帝) as their ancestors and consider themselves “Descendants of the Dragon” (龙的传人). The legend of Chinese people’s origin leads to the use of the dragon as a symbol of power, strength of … Continue reading China: the Chinese dragon

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Korea: the Taeguk symbol & the Mugung flower

China: the Chinese dragon