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Red Bats (Hόng Fú 紅蝠)

Red Bats (Hόng Fú 紅蝠)
Red Bats (Hόng Fú 紅蝠)

Red Bats (Hόng Fú 紅蝠)

Always looking for ways to increase the power and strength of a blessing or good fortune, the traditional Chinese approach was to double up auspicious words.  And, as you may have already begun to suspect, traditional Chinese also loved a play on words. That’s one reason we find so many good will wishes with double, or more, elements. Continue reading Red Bats (Hόng Fú 紅蝠)