Singapore: Merlion

The Merlion is a well-known marketing icon of Singapore depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish. It is wildly used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion
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South Korea: Mongryong & Chunhyang

Mongryong and Chunhyang are the main characters of the love story, Chunhyangeon. Long story short, Mongryong fell in love with Chunhyang at first sight. They were married shortly after but Mongryong had to move away due to family issues. He left his wife a ring as a promise that he would return for her one day. After going through some rough evens, they eventually reunited and lived happily ever after.

This is one of the cards I sent myself when I went to Seoul in October. I hope you also liked this card and the warming story between this couple.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chunhyangjeon
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Vietnam: Sword Lake (Ho Guom)

Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword), also known as Ho Guom (Sword Lake), is a lake in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point of its public life.

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Ukraine: Bannik

Bannik is the bathhouse spirit in Slavic mythology. Slavic bathhouses resemble saunas, with an inner steaming room and an outer changing room. The their firing (or fourth) was reserved for Bannik has an inclination to invite demons and forest spirits to share his bath. If disturbed by an intruder while washing, Bannik might pour boiling water over him, or even strangle him.

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