People in China think that their sister-in-law likes fireworks, so they stand on both sides of the incense burner. He also said that it is better to sit at the gate of the temple. A pair of lions are usually placed in front of temples or government offices. The lion is on the left and the lioness is on the right.
Lions step on hydrangeas or fiddle with double money; The lioness plays with the little lion, shaking her head and tail to welcome the tourists. Lions are also considered to have exorcism, which may be related to the prevalence of exorcism during the Han, Wei and Six Dynasties.
When did the custom of placing stone lions in front of the door originate? According to reports, the lion was able to enter China only when Zhang Qian was in the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty. Since then, people in China have shown great love for it and honored it as "Swiss beast". Shishi went to the folk and became a gatekeeper, which was formed after the Tang and Song Dynasties.
Nowadays, as a part of China's traditional culture, the stone lion has been continued, and few people believe in it. Shishi is more regarded as a symbol to protect people's good fortune and peace.
Experts believe that Xi 'an, as the ancient capital of China 13 dynasty, is characterized by "antiquity" and charm. The stone lions and antique buildings scattered among the people add to its "antiquity" and have certain historical and symbolic significance.
In ancient China, the lion stepped on the "hydrangea" with his right foot, symbolizing power; The lioness soothes her cubs with her left foot, symbolizing the prosperity of future generations. The stone lions in front of China Merchants Bank in Nanmen are "different" because of their red eyes. In ancient China, there was a legend that in the event of natural disasters such as floods or land subsidence, the eyes of the lion would turn red or bleed, which was the lion's reminder to take emergency measures.