Initially a vague motif in ancient Chinese art, the dragon is now an emblem ... metal and water. This year, the dragon inhabits the wood element, which represents development and achievement.

In the book Chinese Symbolism & Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook ... People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to possess revered qualities of the dragon, including intelligence, pride ...

A traditional Chinese New Year dragon dance is performed ... yellow-skinned “descendants of the dragon.” Marco Meccarelli, an art historian at the University of Macerata in Italy, writes ...

That’s why the Year of the Dragon, which will begin on February ... whether in their folklore, traditional art or cultural practices. The Chinese nation calls itself the descendant of the ...

Most people know the basics: The 12-year Chinese zodiac calendar cycle is represented by 12 different animals, in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon ... technology, art and design as ...

The Gala Show included 17 programs with 170 performers, including dragon dance, Chinese kung ... from Yang Liu Qing Art, paper cutting art, and purchase Lunar New Year themed goods and ...

The Dragon Boat Festival commenced with vibrant celebrations across China as foreign tourists immersed themselves in the ...

The sculpture associated the COVID-19 virus with the Chinese dragon — a ... so much in this past year and mark the historic nature of world events." He continued: "Art is meant to be personal ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square ... works of brightly lit art. The Chinese Lantern Festival is ...