Dragon is legendary creature which symbolizes potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, hurricane, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. With this, the Emperor of China usually uses the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power. With...

Xiangyun (祥雲) is a colorful cloud that Chinese gods use as a vehicle. In Chinese culture, it has a meaning of hope and blessing, and is also a sign of auspiciousness. Ancient Chinese often engraved the pattern of auspicious clouds on costumes, jade carvings, and sculptures to imply good fortune. Mem...