What does the Lotus Boat mean?

Lian Fang is a traditional means of water transportation in ancient China, and its history can be traced back to thousands of years ago. At first, Lian Fang was the means of transportation for the king to make incense. With the passage of time, the lotus boat gradually spread to the people and became an important tool for work and entertainment. Lian Fang is beautiful, practical and profound, and it is one of the important symbols of China traditional culture.

The lotus boat in China culture represents the yearning for a harmonious and beautiful life. People have a good wish that "the lotus comes out of the mud without being stained", so both the lotus and the lotus boat are regarded as mascots. Lotus boats can be seen in many traditional cultural and artistic works in China. The appearance of lotus boats plays an important role in water festivals, sacrificial ceremonies and celebrations, such as the Dragon Boat Festival and July 30, when people paddle lotus boats to communicate with the gods.

With the development of modernization, Lian Fang has been eliminated in the field of transportation. However, the Lotus Boat is still valued in tourism and cultural exchange. It has become a tool for cultural tourism and displaying traditional culture, such as lotus boat tourism, celebrations and lotus pond activities. In today's society, the lotus boat has entered people's lives, which can be said to be a transitional form from traditional culture to modern culture.