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Bronze cranes on turtles in front of Buddhist altar, House of Ceremonies, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam

Pictured are bronze cranes on turtles in front of a Buddhist altar in the House of Ceremonies in the 4th courtyard of the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam. In Vietnamese culture, the turtle and crane each symbolize enduring power and longevity. The two, standing together, represent a healthy long life of happiness.