What does the elephant symbolize?

Elephants are considerate, hardworking, intelligent and spiritual. They are homophonic with the word "Xiang" in China traditional culture, so they are endowed with auspicious meaning. For example, taking an elephant as a vase is a "peace elephant"; Putting an elephant in a halberd bottle is "safe and auspicious"; Taking children riding elephants as "good luck"; Carrying an elephant or rolling its trunk is "good luck".

Dai people have always regarded elephants as a symbol of good luck and strength. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province is a paradise for elephants. The local people like elephants very much. Putting an elephant as a mascot at home means peace, auspiciousness and wealth.

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According to historical records, elephants have long been friends of human beings and can help them. Elephants are very clever. They can open up a field and bury their dead companions in the fallen leaves. Elephants have a long life span, and generally live to be around 70 years old. 10 ~ 15 years old sexually mature, pregnant for 22 months. Elephants are widely distributed. About 40 million years ago, all continents except Oceania and Antarctica had their footprints. However, there are two main types: Asian elephants and African elephants.