# Pine, bamboo and plum

松竹梅 shōchikubai

![Pine, bamboo and plum](https://www.furoshiki.com/motifs/shochikubai.svg)

The "three friends of winter": endurance, integrity and renewal, a lucky trio for celebrations.

China ("three friends of winter"), adopted in Japan

Pine (evergreen), bamboo (strong), and plum (first to bloom in winter) together; used on formal and celebratory items.

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