NON is a monk or an ancient Buddha statue a Enchanting visitors of the Xiyuan temple, Suzhou, China, but a cat. Jellybean, a white and gray Soriano With a gold chain around his neck, he transformed the historical site into an even more irresistible attraction thanks to a simple and affectionate gesture: the “five” with the paw. A small touch that triggered the Curiosity of the web and made of the feline a viral star.
The cat who “gives five” to visitors to China
Sitting placidly on a stone pillar at the entrance of the temple, Jellybean raises his paw to touch the palm of visitors, a gesture that many consider a good omen. In Chinese culture, in fact, cats are symbols of luck and prosperity, and the His “High Five” has become a small ritual for those looking for a pinch of good luck. The videos of the cat intent on greeting tourists collected millions of online views, transforming it into a real local attraction. Some visitors return several times only to be able to repeat the experience, convinced that this helps them in daily events.
The Xiyuan temple: a paradise for cat lovers
The Xiyuan temple is known for its suggestive gardens and for the presence of numerous stray catsso much so that it is nicknamed The “Paradise of feline cuddles”. However, Jellybean is not a stray: it belongs to a certain Mr. Liuwhich takes him to the temple on the weekends to enjoy the sun. The feline, in fact, suffers from ears problems And natural light helps to soothe the annoyance caused by medical treatments.
Too much fame for Jellybean?
With millions of online views, The popularity of the cat exploded, but not without consequences. The increasingly numerous crowds have made Jellybean less inclined to give fiveso much so that some hypothesized a feline “strike”. Some tourists report that they have waited even half an hour for their turn. Worried about his well -being, the Mr. Liu decided to temporarily stop visitsthus protecting his little star from the pressure of notoriety.
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