64 pigeons mean to love each other for life. 108 Pigeons are together forever. Western culture regards pigeons as a symbol of peace, friendship and equality, while China culture regards pigeons as a symbol of faith and family harmony. In terms of the artistic image of pigeons, eastern and western works also have their own characteristics. Pigeons are symbols of peace, friendship, unity and sacredness. People use pigeons and olive branches to symbolize peace. The emblem of the International Year of Peace is a flying pigeon with its hands around an olive branch, symbolizing peace and friendship. In ancient times, people regarded pigeons as messengers of love, not peace. For example, in Babylon, Cuba, pigeons were divine birds around Sista, the goddess of love and education. At that time, people called girls pigeons of love.