Umbrella culture around the world

Umbrella cultures around the world. Umbrella not only has a long history of development, but also represents different meanings in the historical development, while other countries have given different meanings to umbrella in the influence of China or in the process of its development.

1. China

At first, the umbrella was also called "cover". It was a symbol of the power of emperors, generals, dignitaries and dignitaries. It was a sign of status. Especially when traveling, sedan chairs or cars would have umbrella covers to show "shade the people". Up to now, this umbrella culture can be seen more or less in ancient costume plays.

Moreover, this umbrella culture has spread to this day, and its shadow can still be seen in many folk customs. For example, the custom of holding an umbrella during the wedding ceremony is because the umbrella has the symbol of prosperity and family.

In addition, there are many folk stories and legends about umbrellas. The most famous one is the borrowing and returning of umbrellas in the legend of the White Snake, which gives rise to the sad and beautiful love story between Xu Xian and the white lady. Umbrellas can be seen in opera, song and dance, and acrobatics, from which we can see the position of umbrellas in folk art.

2. Japan

Umbrella also has the meaning of power and dignity in Japan. This culture is deeply influenced by China. In fact, not only Japan, but also Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Myanmar and some European countries are deeply influenced. This shows that China's influence in the world at that time.

The most famous one in Japan is Hexian, which came from China's oilpaper umbrella and was introduced to Japan in the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, it is also called tangsan. Holding an umbrella and wearing plum blossoms was an elegant and interesting thing for Japanese aristocrats in ancient times. Nowadays Hexian, like China's oilpaper umbrella, has become increasingly rare, and most of it appears in artistic props, such as Kabuki, Japanese dance and tea ceremony.

3. UK

Since the spread of oil cloth umbrellas from China to the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom also has a very different cultural meaning for umbrellas. Although umbrellas initially caused twists and turns when they appeared in the United Kingdom, now when it comes to the level of umbrella manufacturing technology, it must be said that the United Kingdom is in the forefront.

It is said that the oilcloth umbrella was brought into Britain by foreign trade merchants in the 18th century. The emergence of the new thing caused a panic and sensation in the local area at that time. Later, the people accepted the new thing because of the Pope's whitewashing.

At first, umbrellas have always been women's special articles in Britain. What's interesting is that British women love umbrellas very much and combine them with their love attitude. For example, raising umbrellas means that they are unswerving in love; Hold an umbrella with your left hand, which means "I have no free time now"; Shaking the umbrella slowly means that you have no confidence or mistrust; Put your umbrella on your right shoulder to show that you don't want to see you again.

Britain has long been in a rainy and evil weather. Umbrellas are destined to be an indispensable part of British life. In the 19th century, British men also began to use umbrellas and began to improve and develop them. Nowadays, umbrellas are not only the symbol of the traditional British way of life, but also the symbol of the British people. In 1969, Britain also established the umbrella Museum.