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# Spiritual Leader-Shaped Fruits
These Buddha-Shaped Pears are Cute and Edible Good Luck Charms

By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-10 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddha-shaped-pears
References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2199418/Chinese-orchard-growing-pears-image-Buddha.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) & [presurfer.blogspot](http://presurfer.blogspot.ca/2012/09/buddha-shaped-pears.html)

A farmer out in China by the name of Hao Xianzhang has been creating some brilliant Buddha-shaped pears that are set to become available in the United Kingdom soon.

Hao has been spending the past six years developing his technique of creating pears that grow into the shape of one of the worlds most talked about [spiritual teachers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddhabot-plus). These Buddha-shaped pears are grown in custom individual moulds that are placed onto the growing pear. Hao has already created 10,000 of these [miniature edible Buddha's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato) and he plans to start exporting them to the UK soon.

Locals in Hao's home village of Hexia, northern China have been paying the £5 price and Hao says, "people seem to think they are cute or lucky and will buy them as soon as they're off the tree."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Buddha-shaped Food:** Creating food items shaped like religious figures can appeal to consumers looking for unique and symbolic products.
- **Customized Agricultural Products:** Using molds to shape produce opens up opportunities for personalized and novelty food items.
- **Cultural Symbolism in Food:** Incorporating cultural and religious symbolism into food can create a sense of connection and meaning for consumers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Agriculture:** Farmers can explore innovative techniques like custom molds to create niche and high-value products.
- **Food and Beverage:** Producers and retailers can tap into the novelty food market by offering unique and visually appealing items.
- **Gifts and Souvenirs:** The Buddha-shaped pears can become popular gift items or souvenirs that cater to consumers seeking culturally significant products.

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