# Chiba University Open Seminar #3: 'Lucky Encounters! Auspicious Animals in Chinese Tradition' at Chiba Zoological Park
_千葉大学オープンセミナー　第3回「会えたらラッキー！中国の瑞獣について」／千葉市動物公園_

- **When:** Sat, Dec 12, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** 千葉市動物公園内　動物科学館1Fレクチャールーム, 若葉区 — 千葉県 千葉市 若葉区源町280番地
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.6348595,140.1419476
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Cultural & Ethnic Festivals
- **Official site:** https://maruchiba.jp/event/detail_13250.html
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/chiba-university-open-seminar-3-lucky-encounters-auspicious

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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).

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/chiba-university-open-seminar-3-lucky-encounters-auspicious