The background is that of a Chinese dragon. Unlike the negative connotation that dragons typically hold in Western culture, in China they symbolize wealth, power, wisdom, and success (Top 10 Chinese Culture Facts You Should Know). They are viewed as a kind and friendly creature and are …show more content…
This is another piece of symbolism important in Chinese culture, as the number symbolizes prosperity, wealth, success, or social status. Even numbers are viewed more favorably than odd numbers, which are considered unlucky. Meanwhile red represents happiness, beauty, success, and good fortune (Symbolism in Chinese Culture). Both the number eight and the color red have positive connotations and are aspects the Chinese look for in their culture. Nevertheless, in American culture, eight is just another number, although seven does have positive connotations associated with luck.
Another thought bubble contains a picture of Confucius. Confucianism is one of the most popular religions in China and is reflected in many aspects of Chinese culture (Top 10 Chinese Culture Facts You Should Know). In the United States, Confucianism is rarely practiced or even talked about outside history classrooms. However, in Chinese culture, Confucianism played a pivotal role in the development of its ethical and religious