Bahk-jwi, or bats, have long been a symbol of good fortune in Korean traditions. The hanja for bat is 蝠 (fu), which sounds like "prosperity" 福 (fu). The Bat Knot also brings blessings for 2023 with black, the color of water in the 오방 O-Bang, or Five Elements, which aligns with this Lunar Year's attribute of flexibility and adaptability.
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