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Table with main symbols and their meaning for Asia
| Symbol | Culture | Meaning |
| Yin-Yang | Chinese | Represents the balance between opposing forces, such as light and dark, and serves as a symbol of harmony and balance. |
| Pagoda | Chinese and Japanese | Represents the traditional tiered tower found in East Asia and serves as a symbol of religious and cultural heritage. |
| Lotus Flower | Hinduism and Buddhism | Represents purity, enlightenment, and the overcoming of suffering. It is often used as a symbol of spiritual growth and transformation. |
| Dragon | Chinese and Vietnamese | Represents power, strength, and good luck, and serves as a symbol of imperial power and authority. |
| Mount Fuji | Japanese | Represents Japan’s highest mountain and serves as a symbol of natural beauty and cultural heritage. |
| Taj Mahal | Indian | Represents the iconic mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, and serves as a symbol of love, beauty, and cultural heritage. |
| Hanbok | Korean | Represents the traditional Korean dress and serves as a symbol of Korean cultural heritage and identity. |
| White Elephant | Thai and Burmese | Represents royalty, wisdom, and good fortune, and serves as a symbol of power and authority. |
| Temple of the Tooth | Sri Lankan | Represents the sacred Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and serves as a symbol of religious and cultural heritage. |
| Great Wall of China | Chinese | Represents the iconic wall built to protect China from invaders and serves as a symbol of Chinese history, culture, and national identity. |
| Om | Hinduism and Buddhism | Represents the sound of the universe and serves as a symbol of spiritual enlightenment and unity. |
| Cherry Blossom | Japanese | Represents the fleeting nature of life and serves as a symbol of beauty, renewal, and the impermanence of existence. |
| Lion Dance | Chinese | Represents the traditional dance performed during the Chinese New Year and serves as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and cultural heritage. |
| Batik | Indonesian | Represents the traditional dyeing technique of batik, which involves applying wax to fabric before dyeing it to create intricate patterns. It serves as a symbol of Indonesian artistry and craftsmanship. |
| Kebaya | Malaysian and Indonesian | Represents the traditional blouse worn in Malaysia and Indonesia, and serves as a symbol of feminine beauty, elegance, and cultural heritage. |
| Great Buddha of Kamakura | Japanese | Represents the iconic bronze statue of the Buddha in Kamakura, Japan, and serves as a symbol of Buddhist spirituality and cultural heritage. |
| Pashmina | Indian | Represents the traditional shawl made from the wo< |
| Tiger | Chinese, Korean, and Indian | Represents power, strength, and courage, and serves as a symbol of national identity and cultural heritage. |
| Samurai Sword | Japanese | Represents the traditional weapon of the samurai, and serves as a symbol of Japanese martial arts, honor, and discipline. |
| Hamsa | Middle Eastern | Represents the hand of God and serves as a symbol of protection and good luck. It is often depicted with an eye in the center to ward off evil spirits. |
| Bat Symbol | Chinese | Represents good luck and happiness, and serves as a symbol of fortune and prosperity. |
| Pho | Vietnamese | Represents the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, and serves as a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine and cultural heritage. |
| Ganesha | Hinduism | Represents the elephant-headed god of wisdom, and serves as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual growth. |
| Incense Burner | Chinese and Japanese | Represents the traditional object used to burn incense during religious ceremonies, and serves as a symbol of spiritual devotion and cultural heritage. |
| Tiger Balm | Chinese and Southeast Asian | Represents the traditional ointment used to relieve pain and inflammation, and serves as a symbol of traditional medicine and cultural heritage. |
| Qipao | Chinese | Represents the traditional form-fitting dress worn by Chinese women, and serves as a symbol of feminine beauty and cultural heritage. |
| Angkor Wat | Cambodian | Represents the iconic temple complex in Cambodia, and serves as a symbol of Khmer architecture, history, and cultural heritage. |
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