Happy New Year of the Dragon - or should that be ‘Loong’? - CNN
Feb 16, 2024 · A dragon statue in Ljubljana, Slovenia, (left) and a golden Chinese dragon, or loong. The former was first portrayed a monster but was transformed into a symbolic protector of the city.
Vandals target ‘world’s oldest’ Chinese parade dragon in an ... - CNN
May 16, 2024 · Australian police are seeking two people for allegedly vandalizing a century-old Chinese parade dragon and other valuable artefacts at a museum in a small town known for its historic links to China.
China’s spectacular dragon dance is hundreds of years old. Here
Feb 8, 2024 · Grab your camera and slap on something flame resistant, it’s time to witness one of China’s most incredible displays – the fire dragon dance.
Enter the Year of the Dragon: A 2024 guide to Lunar New Year
Feb 13, 2024 · Bring on the fire! It’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival as we say goodbye to the Rabbit and fly into the Year of the Dragon.
China gears up to ring in Year of the Dragon with expected record …
Feb 9, 2024 · 3,000 drones form a giant dragon pattern over Tianfu International Convention Centre to ring in the Year of the Dragon on February 10, in Chengdu, China.
A Hundred Blessings - CGTN - CNN
For millennia, the dragon—called ‘loong’ in Chinese—has been associated with power, wisdom, righteousness, and good fortune, its symbolism interwoven into Chinese culture and history. In ancient China’s agrarian society, where water was life, …
Chinese zodiac fortune predictions: What’s in store for the ... - CNN
Feb 10, 2024 · Put away those bunny ears and crank up the heat, it’s time to say goodbye to the Rabbit and enter the Year of the Dragon – the only mythical creature among the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
Xi’an, China: Ancient city hosts spectacular lantern show | CNN
Feb 11, 2024 · Among the most stunning installations is an 18-meter-tall dragon lantern that appears to roar, its piercing blue eyes and discreetly painted red scales hovering over illuminated makeshift clouds.
Prince William’s 2023 Earthshot Prize winners announced | CNN
Nov 7, 2023 · The prince, who is heir to the British throne, has also met with both Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and tried his hand at dragon boat racing on the ...
The Year of the Dragon - CGTN - CNN
The year 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon, where the festival takes on added significance with the majestic dragon dance, an ancient tradition beautifully preserved and reinterpreted by cultural guardians to resonate with contemporary audiences.