The fan has been in favor with the Chinese since ancient times, but now it’s more an artifact for admiration than a cooling tool for relieving summer heat. Many fans are beautifully shaped and well-made, with delicate patterns like mountains and rivers, flowers and birds, and human figures painted on the surface, and thus possess high artistic value. It’s a hobby for famous Chinese artists and calligraphers to leave paintings or poetry on fans, which displays the artistic taste of the possessors. Usually, a fan will be given to others as a gift to express best wishes and sincere emotions. Nowadays, though far less practical, the fan still plays an important role in traditional Chinese culture as a cultural symbol and an art form.