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What does the Eight Immortals mean by longevity?

The longevity of the Eight Immortals is a myth in China folklore. According to legend, there were eight immortals in ancient times: Zhang, Han Xiangzi, Zhou, He Xiangu, Cao Guojiu and Lan Cai He. They are all brilliant immortals in the celestial world, and everyone has his own unique mythological plot and merits of saving the world and protecting the people.

The longevity of the Eight Immortals is of great significance in China culture. It represents people's yearning and pursuit for a better life, health and longevity, and also reflects the belief and cultural background of advocating immortals and Taoism in China culture. In addition, longevity of the Eight Immortals is one of the important folk art forms in China traditional culture, which has high artistic, cultural and historical value.

With the change of lifestyle in modern society, people's health is facing many challenges. Therefore, cherishing life and health, carrying forward and inheriting the longevity culture of the Eight Immortals has become an important task in the current society. We can learn, inherit and carry forward the longevity culture of the Eight Immortals, so as to improve our health awareness, strengthen our physique and make our life more substantial, free and beautiful.