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As a common container, baskets carry rich symbolic meanings and uses in different cultures. The following is a summary of the special symbolic meanings or uses of baskets in different cultures:
1. Chinese culture
Auspicious symbol: In Chinese culture, baskets are often regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness. Because its pronunciation is similar to "fa cai", people often use baskets to carry gifts or food during festivals or celebrations to imply good luck.
Traditional handicrafts: Baskets are also one of China's traditional handicrafts, and their weaving techniques and pattern designs contain profound cultural heritage.
Mythological elements: In the mythological story "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea and Showing Their Magical Powers", the magic weapon used by Lan Caihe, one of the Eight Immortals, is a flower basket, so the flower basket is also regarded as the embodiment of auspiciousness, wealth, happiness and well-being, and is designated as one of the "Dark Eight Immortals".
2. Japanese culture
In Japanese culture, baskets are regarded as a traditional art form. Japanese ceramic artists use baskets to carry their works and display them at exhibitions. The design and decoration of these baskets are very exquisite and often attract a large number of viewers.
3. Western Culture
Daily Life:
In rural areas of the United States, people use baskets to carry the fruits and vegetables they pick. In the United Kingdom, people use baskets to carry the goods they buy. Baskets are also often used to decorate and arrange rooms, such as common flower baskets or fruit baskets.
Sports: In Western basketball, "basket" refers to the process of scoring by shooting the ball through the basket, which is the most common usage of the word in the sports field.
4. African Culture
In some tribes in Africa, baskets are used as important gifts and offerings, representing respect for the gods and good wishes for the future. For example, in Rwanda, baskets called Agaseke have been used in weddings for centuries and are a symbol of love and peace. These baskets are woven from natural raw materials such as sisal fiber, sweet grass, banana leaves and raffia. In addition, this kind of basket is also used to preserve food, especially sorghum bread, which can be preserved for up to 7 days.
In summary, baskets carry rich symbolic meanings and uses in different cultures. It is not only a practical container, but also a carrier of culture and an embodiment of art.
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