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During the annual Jewish havdalah ceremony, performed at the end of Shabbat, a “Spice Box” is passed around so its fragrant scents can be enjoyed and remembered during the coming work week. Commissioned by The Contemporary Jewish Museum, artist Lee Mingwei reimagined the spice box as a kite inspired by the mythical Taiwanese goddess Nu Wa. According to legend, Nu Wa repaired the sky after GongGong, the god of water, tore a massive hole in it during a battle with Zhu Rong, the god of fire. She me