Table with main symbols and their meaning for Asia

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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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