Billions of people in China and around the world will celebrate, often wearing red clothes, decorating their homes with red lanterns and taking part in traditional dragon dances. Chinese ...

decorations that can also be found in temples and shrines across the country. Ancient Chinese also viewed themselves as the “descendants of the dragon,” the same phrase used in a popular song ...

Mark your calendars—Chinese New Year 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 29! While we bid farewell to the Year of the Wood Dragon, the legendary Chinese dragon remains a powerful symbol ...

In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon has long been regarded as a ... These dragons are not merely decorations; they carry the essence of Chinese culture.

For instance, the extensive use of Chinese dragon imagery in the Forbidden City is notable, with public data revealing a staggering 14,986 dragon decorations carved both inside and outside the ...

The Chinese dragon is a mythical animal composed of ... whose images and names can be found in architectural structures or decorations, such as the Nine-dragon Wall, the Dragon Boat and the ...

The vibrant celebrations at the Cultures of China - Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival, saw the local Chinese community and ...

A girl poses for photos with a dragon-shaped light decoration during a lantern show in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb 7, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING -- The Chinese dragon, also known as the "loong," is ...

In 2024, according to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Dragon returns ... This meticulous decoration process takes approximately 8 hours per strap, showcasing the attention to detail and ...

In celebration of the new year, much-loved Chinese dragons will ... They show that, while the dragon’s beard is positioned differently and some decorations are missing, the striped horns and ...