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Chinese Dragans have long-thin bodies like snakes, horns like a deer.
snake like body cow ears deer horns lizard legs fish scale eyes of a demon claws of a eagle that's not all you can go towww.Google.com and image results and search Dragon
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∙ 13y agoDuring Chinese New Year,Chinese dragons will appear on lanterns,clothes,house decorations,paper cuts,etc.And there are dragon dances,which is very popular in China.
The paper cut dragon is especially the most popular indication of happiness for the CNY.
On postage stamps,there will also be dragons.
The links below include some of the appearances during Chinese New Year.
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∙ 9y ago1952 and 2012 were years of the water dragons. 1940 and 2000 were the year of the metal dragon. 1904 and 1964 were years of the wood dragons. 1916 and 1976 were years of the fire dragon. 1928 and 1988 were years of the earth dragon.
Emily Wu
Chinese dragons are a symbol of China's culture, and they are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore they are important during Chinese New Years
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When is Chinese new year celabrated?
In the calendar the Americans use - the Gregorian calendar - the Chinese New Year fluctuates; it usually falls sometime between January 21 and February 20. It is celebrated at varied dates due to its dependency on the lunisolar Chinese calender.(Click on the Related link to read more about this festival.)
Why do they call red China red China?
"The Dragon, part of the national flag design, is also a popular Welsh symbol. The oldest recorded use of the dragon to symbolise Wales is from the Historia Brittonum, written around 820, but it is popularly supposed to have been the battle standard of King Arthur and other ancient Celtic leaders. This myth is likely to have originated from Merlin's vision of a Red (The Native Britons) and White (The Saxon Invaders) dragon battling, with the Red dragon being victorious. Following the annexation of Wales by England, the dragon was used as a supporter in the English monarch's coat of arms." The Dragon is important in China, enough to be the source of worship, but it is not red. "The Chinese dragon is a Chinese mythical creature, depicted as a long, scaled, snake-like creature with four claws. In contrast to the Western dragon which stands on four legs and which is usually portrayed as evil, Chinese dragon has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art. The Chinese dragon is traditionally also the embodiment of the concept of yang (male) and associated with the weather as the bringer of rain and water in an agriculturally water-driven nation. Its female counterpart is the Fenghuang. The dragon is sometimes used in the West as a national emblem of China. However, this usage within both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China on Taiwan is rare. Firstly, the dragon was historically the symbol of the Emperor of China. Starting with the Yuan Dynasty, regular citizens were forbidden to associate themselves with the symbol. The dragon re-emerged during the Qing Dynasty and appeared on national flags. Secondly, the dragon has aggressive, warlike connotations that the Chinese government wishes to avoid. It is for these reasons that the giant panda is far more often used within China as a national emblem than the dragon. In Hong Kong, however, the dragon is part of the design of Brand Hong Kong, a symbol used to promote Hong Kong as an international brand name. Many Chinese people often use the term "Descendants of the Dragon" (龍的傳人) as a sign of ethnic identity, as part of a trend started in the 1970s when different Asian nationalities were looking for animal symbols for representations. In Chinese culture today, it is mostly used for decorative purposes. It is a taboo to disfigure a depiction of a dragon; for example, an advertisement campaign commissioned by Nike, which featured the American basketball player LeBron James slaying a dragon (as well as beating up an old Kung Fu master), was immediately censored by the Chinese government after public outcry over disrespect. A number of Chinese proverbs and idioms also feature references to the dragon, for example: "Hoping one's son will become a dragon" (望子成龍, i.e. be as successful and powerful as a dragon)."
How did the ancient Chinese use kites?
Chinese general Hsin flew a kite over the walls of a besieged city. He was measuring the distance his men would need to tunnel to get into it.
What ancient Chinese traditions do we still use today?
we still use chinese dragons
What are some Chinese traditions?
China is an ancient country, with thousands of years of history which lay a rich basis for the lives of its inhabitants today. While some of the ancient Chinese myths and cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and incorporated into everyday life. Taking a look into the cultural traditions of China can reveal a lot about the way that the people live. One of the most interesting bits of Chinese lore can be found in what is known as the Jade Culture. Jade is a stone that was first identified in the first Chinese dictionary, known as Shuo Wen Jie Zi, in around 100 AD. There are two types of jade: soft jade, known as nephrite, which is native to China, and hard jade (jadeite) which was imported from Burma starting in the 1200's. Jade is important in China not only because of its beauty, but also for its virtue and cultural significance. Confucius said that jade had 11 virtues, some of which include the fact that it stands for beauty, purity and grace. The Chinese character for jade, Yu, is often used in names and sayings to connote beauty. Another of the many Chinese cultural traditions is the bamboo culture. Bamboo is one of four favorite plants seen in China - they are bamboo, Chinese plum, chrysanthemum and orchid. The characters of these plants are highly prized, so much so that Chinese people want to be like the plants in character. Bamboo is grown pretty much everywhere in China, with most people having gardens in which they grow bamboo. Bamboo chopsticks are the most common form of tableware in China, and bamboo is also the material out of which the Chinese flute is made. People often use bamboo paintbrushes, and bamboo culture festivals are even held throughout the year. A final cultural tradition can be seen in the dragon culture. Dragons are an important part of Chinese tradition, so much so that people from China often consider themselves to be "the descendants of the dragon". China's emperors believed that they truly were dragons, calling the beds they slept on dragon beds, and even their robes dragon robes. Dragons are also seen all over the imperial palaces, and dragon screens are seen as a symbol of the emperor's power.
Is the Chinese Dragon only used in the Chinese New Year?
No, the dragon has become a symbol or a kind of belief. Chinese New Year has nothing to do with the dragon. However, the dragon has become part of Chinese culture, it can be use any time any where.
How do you get a dragon in angry bird seasons?
Update the app on the app store and then you can use the dragon for free on the Chinese New Year Levels.
Do Chinese Dragons only come out during Chinese New Year?
i don't think so because different part of China has different customs thus some parts may use the Chinese dragon on their big day
What animal represents the year 1990 in the Chinese Calendar?
1990 was the Chinese Year of the Horse. Actually, it depends on birthday. Chinese people use Lunar calendar to judge the animal. Before Feb 4th, 1990, it was snake. And after that was Horse. For me, even though I was born in 1991, I was born in horse year. PS: I'm Chinese. If you want to know more about that, I'd like to tell you more. It's really interesting. Today is the New Year. Happy new year!!
What do the Chinese people use the Chinese dragon for?
Unlike western dragons,the Chinese dragons represent peace and fortune.And it is believed by Chinese people that they are the heir of Chinese Dragons. So they use Chinese Dragons,or Long in Chinese,for the hope of good luck in the year.
What are all the animals and what dates are they on for the Chinese new year?
The animals that represent the Chinese New Year include:RatOxTigerRabbitDragonSnakeHorseSheepMonkeyRoosterDogPigAs of 2014, we are in the year of the horse. 2015 will be the sheep, 2016 will be the monkey, 2017 will be the rooster, 2018 will be the dog, 2019 will be the pig, 2020 will be the rat. The pattern will continue down the list.
Why does the Chinese New Year always changes the day of the new year?
Chinese New Year is based on the Lunar calendar, in which the days of a month are different from the Solar Calendar that we normally use.
What colors do Chinese people use in the New Year?
Red
What are you not supposed to do on Chinese New Year?
dont use knives
Did the Chinese use piñatas at their New Year celebrations?
yes
Why is Chinese New Year on that date?
The Chinese use a lunar calendar instead of a solar calendar.
How do you know what day is Chinese New Year?
It starts on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is different every year in the Gregorian calendar that we use. In 2011, Chinese New Year starts on February 3rd.
