Introduction to the Return of the Buddha: Before the handover of Hong Kong’s sovereignty on July 1, 1997, the "Return of the Return" was placed under the Tian Tan Buddha, with the intention of offering sacrifices to the Buddha. Specially minted to commemorate the handover of Hong Kong sovereignty to the People's Republic of China. The body of the tripod has a relief of the bauhinia flower, the emblem of Hong Kong, with clouds on top and sea waves below, which means that after the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty, spring has returned to the earth and the land is prosperous. Therefore, Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa inscribed the four characters "Spring Warmth in Hong Kong".

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