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January 03, 2021 08:38 IST
Using the crane as metaphor for solidarity in these fractured times, each of the pieces in this anthology quietly provokes thought
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Using the crane as metaphor for solidarity in these fractured times, each of the pieces in this anthology quietly provokes thought
The crane enjoys a mythical status in world literature, especially in Eastern culture, where the bird is seen as a symbol of longevity and a harbinger of good fortune. The origami paper cranes of Japan reiterate the importance of peace in a violent world. In Japan, paper cranes are gifted to convalescents or hung up in war memorials in a nod to the enduring human spirit. And making a thousand cranes is a common collective effort towards a cause.