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Chiba University Open Seminar #3: 'Lucky Encounters! Auspicious Animals in Chinese Tradition' at Chiba Zoological Park

Name: Chiba University Open Seminar #3: 'Lucky Encounters! Auspicious Animals in Chinese Tradition' at Chiba Zoological Park
Start: 2026-12-11T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-12T14:59:59+00:00
Location: 千葉市動物公園内 動物科学館1Fレクチャールーム

◇ When

December 12, 2026

Saturday

⌖ Where · 若葉区

千葉市動物公園内　動物科学館1Fレクチャールーム

千葉県千葉市若葉区源町280番地 ⌖ Open in Maps ↗

In Chinese culture, animals have long been associated with good fortune—for example, deer symbolize prosperity, bats represent happiness, cicadas are regarded as immortals, and carp embody career success. Over time, even mythical creatures like the qilin, phoenix, and dragon were imagined as symbols of good luck. These beliefs reflect deep human feelings and ideas about animals. This seminar introduces the fascinating world of these auspicious animals, known as 'ruishou.' Speaker: Professor Naoki Uchiyama, Institute for the Study of Humanities and Cultures, Chiba University (specialty: Chinese philosophy).