In Chinese life, the dragon symbol is deeply respected and well-known. Unlike its Western equivalents, the Eastern dragon is seen as a kind creature related to being powerful, having exacting ...

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, deeply ...

Tianlong, also known as the Celestial Dragon or Heavenly Dragon, is a revered symbol in Chinese mythology and folklore. It is considered to be the most powerful and divine of all the dragons, and ...

A symbol of prosperity. Where the Chinese dragon first came from is still debated by historians and archaeologists. But one of the most ancient images of the loong was unearthed in a tomb in 1987 ...

Analysis: One of the most important and sacred symbols in Chinese culture, the dragon comes with rich meaning and symbolism. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on ...

A nationalist effort to rebrand the Chinese dragon The Economist 2 min read 24 Apr 2024, 02:00 PM IST Dragons have a special place in Chinese culture and were once the symbol of the emperor.

Beginning on February 10, 2024, the Chinese New Year rings in the Year of the Dragon. In particular, the year of the Wood Dragon. A symbol of power, honor and success, the dragon is one of 12 ...