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Magpie climbing plum symbolizes a picture.

Plum blossom is one of the traditional auspicious patterns in China, and it is the messenger of spring.

Magpie is a symbol of good luck. According to folklore, all the magpies on Tanabata will fly to the Tianhe River to build a magpie bridge for the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Therefore, the magpie's landing on the plum tree symbolizes auspiciousness, jubilation and good luck.

Magpie is euphemistically called magpie. In China, people regard magpie as a symbol of good luck and blessing. Mei, also known as "Primula" in ancient times, is said to have four virtues, which symbolize Five Blessingg, namely happiness, happiness, longevity, smoothness and peace. "Magpie on Plum" is good news in spring, so many sculptors often take this auspicious symbol as their carving theme, and folks often show the sculpture "Magpie on Plum" at home for good luck.

The Origin of Magpie's Plum Climbing

Magpie climbing plum is one of the traditional auspicious patterns in China, and it is also an auspicious carving theme. People often show magpie's works at home for good luck. Magpie is euphemistically called Magpie, which is regarded as a symbol of good luck among the people in China. Mei, formerly known as "Primula".

Chinese painting works include: The Magpie Climbs the Plum by Qi Baishi, The Red Plum Magpie by Xu Beihong and The Magpie Noisy the Plum by Zhu Xuanxian.

Magpie Deng Mei is a scenic spot in Huangshan Mountain, Anhui Province, located at Pippen Ferry. Between the two peaks, there is a clever stone shaped like a magpie standing on the peak, and next to it is a Gu Song Rumei, which is mixed with turquoise to form a scene called "Magpie Climbing Plums". Walking up Pippen's path and looking back at Magpie, it has become a fairy in a Taoist robe, as if carrying her arms to show the way to climb, so it is also called "fairy guide".