How much do you know about Chinese dragons?
It's the year of the legendary dragon! The time has come to test your Chinese New Year knowledge on this super important mythological creature, good luck...
C大象传媒's Chinese dragon dance fact file: everything you need to know!
-听What is the dragon dance for Chinese New Year?
The dance began as a way of celebrating the new year, worshipping ancestors and hoping for good weather for crops. It also became a symbol of protection and luck by scaring off bad spirits, and a highlight of entertaining Chinese New Year celebrations across the world.聽
- What does the dragon symbolise in the Chinese New Year?
Power and strength! AND, it's believed to control the weather!
- How many people perform the dragon dance?
The head of the dragon leads the team, followed by eight other dancers!
- Where is the dragon dance performed?
Dances are often the main event of Chinese New Year street parades. Throughout the whole of the festive period, dragon dances take place in lots of places in China and Chinatowns across the world. The dances are a sign of good luck as they can warn off evil spirits.聽
- Where did the Chinese dragon dance come from?
The significance of the Chinese dragon originated more than 5,000 years ago! It's believed that ancient clans used inspiration from snakes and crocodiles and created a symbol of power and rulers.聽