The Deities of the Stars
Chinese God
Hok Lok Siew
The Chinese, more than people of other nations, hold a firm belief in the symbolic meaings of objects. All auspicious objects and their history have meanings.
One auspicious object that is widely known among the Chinese is the Hok Lok Siew, the Deities of the Stars according to Toaist belief. These Deities stand for happiness, prosperity and power.
Hok symbolizes happiness, achievement and good luck.
Lok is the symbol of prosperity, wealth, fame, rank and progress in work.
Siew is the symbol of good health and long life and is usually used for the sixth cycle birthday celebration or as a birthday wish.
The Hok Lok Siew is thus considered as an auspiciuos object that is used as a gift because it stands for perfection in all aspects of life.
credit : Thai Stamp Bulletin Vol. 2010
