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Wenchang to wish students good luck on gaokao exams

Source: FRZ Weibo

[thatshowthingstarted]

A large bronze figure of Wenchang, 

Late Ming dynasty | 明末 銅文昌帝君坐像,

Sturdily cast as the God of Literature seated on a plinth with the left hand resting on the knee, depicted with a serene expression above locks of moustache and beard trailing downwards, all surmounted by his tall official's cap with a raised back and two long streamers, the long robes skilfully decorated with floral hems and dragon motifs, further secured with two belts

59.5 cm

Courtesy Sotheby’s

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It's National Story Telling Week! And how appropriate that this should coincide with the 3rd of February - the birth date of Wenchang Dijun a Chinese deity of literature and culture. 

On this day people would visit his temples and bring offerings. He was particularly popular amongst scholars, and he was worshipped by rich and poor alike. Writers suffering from Writer's Block, or student facing a tough exam might pray for his assistance not just for his wisdom but also for the fact that he was known as a compassionate god.

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Wenchang, China © Damien Gosset

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Tongguling Ridge near Wenchang, Hainan

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Fei Ren Zai Christmas icons (2020)

source: Weibo

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Chibi art for 3 separate holidays: Duanwu Festival, Mother's Day, and Teacher's Day respectively. The Duanwu chibis are also shown as keychains here.

Sources: 1 2 3

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A small pavilion on the beach near Wenchang, Hainan