The Sun Bird Crest Legend of Chengdu

 The sun and immortal bird

People often ask me about the unusual symbol on my necklace that my husband bought for me when working in Chengdu, China.

The symbol is the official city logo, inspired by the Golden Sun Bird, an ancient relic unearthed in 2001 from the Jinsha Site. The four birds in the symbol represent the four seasons, while the 12 inner rays stand for the 12 months of the year, and the encapsulating ring shows the endless cycle of both.

The Golden Sun Bird has a beaut...