Guan Yu (Guan Gong)-symbol of loyalty and righteousness!

This is a man with so many legend; this is an idol who is still been worshipped by Chinese people; this is the warrior Guan Yu (Pinyin: Guān Yǔ) that will never let people down!

The historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms is generally the  main source for most Chinese to be first exposed to the stories of Guan Yu, where he is described as a liable friend and righteous man. And gradually, he has been deified and was referred to as Guān Gōng to show people's respect. Now if you walk into many Chinese companies, you will not be surprised if you find the figure of Guan Yu is being worshipped in a temple or shrine. Yes, he is regarded as the one kind of 'god of wealth' here.

The typical appearance of Guan Yu is:
-red faced (bought from opera representation that depict loyalty and righteousness);
-long lush beard;
-green robe;
-the weapon: Green Dragon Crescent Blade;
-Chi tu Ma (red hare horse)
I just found that Wiki has quite a complete profile for him if you want to know more.

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