How to fold origami cranes and the hope-inspiring legend behind them
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Ginny Wong |
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Ginny worked for five years at the Press Association in the UK before moving to Hong Kong in 2016 and joining Young Post. She is now a production editor on the Culture desk for the Post.
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Origami, which dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan, is the act of folding paper into decorative shapes and objects. Paper was very expensive to produce back then, so this was something only the very rich could afford to do. As time passed, and paper became more affordable, origami gained popularity as a hobby that anyone could do - if you know how to follow the instructions, that is!
Senbazuru is a Japanese term that refers to a group of 1,000 paper cranes. According to legend, if you fold 1,000 cranes, you’ll be granted a wish from the gods. If you’ve got a desperate desire you’d like a little helping hand with, then follow the instructions below to create your very own wish-granting crane.
Edited by Charlotte Ames-Ettridge
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Ginny worked for five years at the Press Association in the UK before moving to Hong Kong in 2016 and joining Young Post. She is now a production editor on the Culture desk for the Post.
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