The Chinese dragon has been around in mythology and folklore for about as long as there's been a Chinese civilization—which is centuries. Many cultures have tales about dragons. The word itself comes ...

A 2023 astronaut photo shows the moment the Alabama River briefly morphed into an undulating golden serpent, similar in shape ...

"The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese calendar and is often regarded as the most powerful and majestic sign of the Chinese zodiac. Manifestations of strength, charisma, and ambition personify, ...

Tomorrow will usher in the lunar Year of the Dragon. Families and friends will gather to feast, red packets will be gifted to youngsters, and dancing Chinese lions accompanied by strings of crackers ...

The sage Confucius once sought the counsel of another wise man, Laozi (Lao Tzu), the founder of Taoism, 20 years his senior. "Beyond appearances and behavior that are less than sharp, there often lies ...

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 rooted ...

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 ...

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Eight groups of artifacts featuring Chinese dragons are on display to greet the Year of the Dragon at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The ...

The Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta 2024 held at Straits Quay. Penang hosted its very first international dragon ...

The controversy that has arisen over a Year of Dragon stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) shows lack of understanding of the Chinese dragon's history and culture, highlighting the ...

Sophie Couchman has undertaken research work for the See Yup Society on a voluntary basis and formerly curator at the Museum of Chinese Australian History. Leigh McKinnon is the Research Officer at ...