paper cutting of dragon and phoenix brings good luck

Chinese folk have always combined the two sacred objects of dragon and phoenix to express a beautiful blessing - the prosperity of dragon and phoenix.

Longfeng Chengxiang generally represents some festive events and is often used in wedding celebrations. Dragons are born from strength, phoenixes live from beauty. Just like today's men and women, strength is the symbol of men, and softness is the symbol of women. The power of the dragon provides support and a good home for the beauty of the phoenix, while the beauty of the phoenix provides a target for the power of the dragon. Such complementary effects make it appear extremely harmonious, unified, noble, and auspicious.

The "dragon" in the auspicious scene of dragons and phoenixes is the king of all beasts, and it changes and flies with supernatural energy. And among them, the "phoenix" is the king of birds, elegant, beautiful, kind and auspicious. When the two are combined together, they become auspicious dragons and phoenixes.

Dragon and phoenix are often found in Chinese traditional paintings and in folk Paper Cuttings.

There are such Paper Cuttings:

And there are also those with borders like this:

There are also these auspicious patterns:

The ultimate meaning of these Paper Cuttings is that when the dragon arrives, the weather will be favorable and the grain will be abundant. If the phoenix comes, the country will be peaceful and all the people will be blessed.