The Chinese ... the dragon gods to give citizens a prosperous new year, but now it's more for entertainment purposes. During this dance, trained performers move in unison under a large, paper ...

Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the year ...

When we picture Chinese New Year, lanterns, dragons and the colour red might come to mind. Last year saw the Year of the Dragon, which is associated with auspicious opportunities and exciting ...

Dragons descended on York as part of Chinese New Year celebrations which took over ... and one of the two people inside the red dragon costume. “In York the community is still relatively small ...

Dragons are a symbol of good luck, health and strength in Chinese culture, and the reason why dragon dances are performed at the start of the New Year is because they are believed to chase away ...

There are 12 zodiac signs in Chinese astrology ... were born in the Year of the Dragon, here’s everything you need to know and more: 1. Year of the Snake predictions for Dragons, from ...