Therefore, cranes are often regarded as the representative of longevity among birds. Crane: In ancient times, it was said that cranes were immortal birds, and immortals drove cranes to heaven. There is also the saying that cranes live for thousands of years. It means prolonging life.
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In ancient times, cranes were "under one bird, above ten thousand birds", second only to Phoenix's "Yipin Bird", and the pattern woven by the official clothes of Yipin officials in Ming and Qing Dynasties was "Crane". At the same time, the crane is the first of its kind, and it has been called "a needle bird" since ancient times, which means the first.
Yipin is the title of the highest official rank in ancient times. Below the emperor, civil and military officials are divided into nine grades, with the highest quality. Crane is also the noblest bird among birds, representing longevity and wealth. Legend has it that it can live for thousands of years. The crane is independent, forward-looking, graceful and elegant.
Known as the "crane" in ancient myths and folklore in China, it has become a symbol of elegance and longevity, and is often praised by writers and artists as a theme in poetry and Chinese painting. Since the life span of the red-crowned crane can reach 50-60 years, people have painted it with pine trees since ancient times, which is called "Songhe Map" as a symbol of health and longevity.