These tables are inspired by the tale of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology and symbolise a diversity of talent and the power of unity. Brave participants in the ritual, typically young or ...

In many regions of China, legends about snake immortals are widespread. In these tales, the snake helps humans overcome difficulties, such as alleviating droughts by bringing rainfall and ...

In Daoism, China’s indigenous religion ... Sea Monsters” that features in a New Year painting from the Qing era. Drawing from a folk tale about immortals clashing with the Dragon King while crossing ...