The Legend of the Carp Jumping the Dragon Gate
Legend has it that when the sky and earth were formed, God often brought rain and wind to provide water for life on Earth. However, God couldn't make it rain indefinitely because of being occupied with creating humans and other creatures. So, God sent the Dragon - a celestial being residing in the sky - to make rain on His behalf. Since then, Dragons became the creatures that soared in the air, spraying water onto the earth to provide water for the creatures on the ground. Unfortunately, because Dragons could only live in the sky and couldn't make it rain everywhere, God had to create a competition called the "Dragon Competition" to find animals suitable to be chosen as Dragons. The competition consisted of three challenges, which were the three waves, and each creature, with its unique talent, had to overcome these three waves. Despite the competition lasting for over a month, many animals came to compete, but none of them succeeded in winning the competition.
When it was the Carp's turn to compete, it arrived with a pearl in its mouth, capturing the attention of the Wind God. The Wind God found this sight peculiar and flew over to observe. The clouds rushed in, thunder rumbled in the sky, and high waves arose. These waves assisted the Carp in passing the competition and spitting out the pearl at the Gate to Heaven. In the end, the Carp emerged as the victorious animal in the "Dragon Competition."
Every year, on the 23rd day of the lunar calendar, people often refer to it as the day when "the Carp returns to Heaven." On this day, people release Carp to carry the Kitchen God to ride it to heaven. This practice has become a cherished cultural tradition in Vietnam. The actions of the Carp always carry a positive meaning, so Carp symbolizes liberation. Owning Carp jewelry can bring good luck and fortune.
Meaning of the Carp Jumping the Dragon Gate Image
With courage and perseverance, despite other species having failed to meet the challenges set by God, the Carp was determined to participate in the competition, demonstrating a desire to reach new heights. Life always presents potential difficulties, and challenges lie ahead to help people find their inner strength and make genuine efforts.
The Carp is considered a symbol of abundance, peace, and prosperity. This recognition is not arbitrary but because the Carp, by spouting water, took on the role of Dragons to provide rain for green trees, ensuring fertile land and fruitful trees. All species have life because they no longer have to endure the scorching heat of the sun.
Carp Jumping the Dragon Gate Collection
In Feng Shui, the Carp represents a resource that creates luck in business for homeowners. Additionally, the Carp is regarded as a symbol of luck. The Carp pendant not only symbolizes the Feng Shui meaning but also holds aesthetic value as a precious jewelry item. It is believed that owning one can bring success, good fortune, and high achievements in one's endeavors. Beyond symbolizing prosperity and peace, the Carp also represents progress, career recognition, and achieving high results in exams. This aids traders and businesses in attaining more fortune and luck. Success always comes to those who persevere, as "fire is the test of gold, and hardship is the test of strength." Only by not giving up and being determined to reach the end, even if one stumbles, can meaningful achievements be obtained.
The Philippe Enamel Jewelry brand has meticulously incorporated Carp details into its "Carp Jumping the Dragon Gate" collection with an astonishing level of precision. The lines of the Carp are crafted with sophistication, creating a soft, flexible, and lively appearance. Carefully selected colors with perfect contrasts are used to recreate the brilliant and sparkling beauty of Carp in the water. The collection encompasses the full spectrum of colors corresponding to the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Moreover, it is a comprehensive product that combines all these elements in one.
With these meanings, it is not surprising that owning a Carp pendant from the "Carp Jumping the Dragon Gate" collection by the Philippe Enamel Jewelry brand is considered a meaningful gift for relatives and friends. It is believed to bring luck and all the good things that the Carp.