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An ancient blessing from Xinjiang
Updated: May 28, 2026
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Inside the Xinjiang Museum stands a treasured relic of faith, craftsmanship and ancient imagination — the Han Dynasty brocade arm guard inscribed with the phrase "Wu Xing Chu Dong Fang Li Zhong Guo".
Listed among China's first batch of cultural relics forbidden from traveling abroad, it carries an ancient astrological blessing: when the five planets gather in the east, harmony and prosperity bless the land.
From the depths of history, the beautiful wishes woven into the brocade continue to be passed down today.
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