| Origami is a very anicent art of paper folding and | | | | the symbols of luck, hope, longevity, prosperity |
| has become very popular these days with many | | | | and health. |
| origami masters making unbelievable creations | | | | In the past, a guest would fold 1001 cranes and |
| from one sheet of paper and a series of | | | | stringing them up (also called "Senbazuru") as a |
| complicated folds. | | | | gift to the bride and groom. This was a wish of |
| While serious origami fans learn to make more | | | | 1001 years of happiness and luck in the couple's |
| and more intricate models, like dragons with | | | | future. |
| thousands of scales, there are also hundreds of | | | | The other special notion about origami cranes, |
| simple creations for children and beginners to | | | | taken from an ancient japanese saying, is if you |
| make. | | | | fold 1000 cranes, you will be granted one wish. |
| With as little as three or four folds, it's very | | | | This idea was repeated with the famous story of |
| easy to make something that looks like a star, | | | | Sadako Sasaki, the young girl from Hiroshima who |
| boat, animal or flowers. | | | | was diagnosed with Leukemia and tried her best |
| In the past, children in Japan made origami pieces | | | | to fold cranes in order to get well. |
| for playtime or as gifts for special occasions, but | | | | This touching story is one of hope and strength |
| it's now becoming more and more common to do | | | | of mind, and the use of origami in that sense is |
| the same in other countries as well. | | | | passed on to others, who might also need that |
| Today, there are origami groups that gather once | | | | strength and support. |
| a month or so to share their work and tips with | | | | Origami is more than a simple piece of paper, it's |
| others and simply enjoy the company of those | | | | a form of art that inspires, eases the mind and |
| who have a common interest. | | | | soul, brings people together and expands |
| Many people join these groups for the purpose of | | | | creativity and play in all. |
| learning a new art, while others find it fun and | | | | For more information, there are many different |
| relaxing to socialize with friends. | | | | origami styles and set available. |
| One of the most popular notions of origami are | | | | |