What does the little monk at the mountain gate in Changchun mean?

It means "reaching out for alms", which means seeking financial support.

The little monk at the gate of Changchun Youshan is a cultural IP image created by Changchun Youshan Cultural Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. and was originally designed by young artist Liu Chunchao. The little monk is wearing an orange monk's robe, a goldfish hat on his head, and a pair of sunglasses hanging on his ears. He has a cute expression and his cool style shows his mischievous nature under his warm eyes. The little monk likes to put his hands together, be kind to others, and be positive. In addition, the little monk's clothing symbolizes the gesture of "begging for alms", and the little monk also incorporates the image of the Buddhist "swastika", which has both the characteristics of Chinese Buddhist culture and an international style.