What is the meaning of dragons or lions during the Chinese New Year parades?
2006-11-27 23:19:15 · 6 answers · asked by Xiao Mei B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendents of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people. In China the dragon is held in high esteem for its dignity and power for good.
The most vibrant and spectacular way of expressing fondness for the dragon is the dragon dance. This has evolved from what was a ritual rain dance into a popular entertainment performed during the period from Spring Festival until the Lantern Festival . The second day of the second lunar month is the Han people's special time - 'Dragon Heads-raising Day'. People could not tonsure their hair from the start of the lunar New Year until then. The activities for celebration are still for a good rain. Other big festivals related to the dragon include the Dragon Boat Festival
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Lion Dances are usually associated with Chinese New Years' celebration, but they have been an essential part of many different celebrations for thousand of years, they are used to expel evil spirits and bring good luck.
2006-11-28 00:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by sista! 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The dragon is a symbol of good luck. The lion is a symbol of strength. There are many sculptures/statues/pictures of dragons and lions in China.
2006-11-27 23:29:41 · answer #2 · answered by AJ F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chinese always regards themselves as offsprings of the dragon. So dragon is highly respected by Chinese. In ancient China, almost all emperors symbolized them as dragon. It means power. More info. about Chinese dragon see:
http://knows.jongo.com/res/category/1412?pageSize=20&sortby=passedAt&direction=desc
2006-11-29 14:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YAY its near I cant wait for chinese new year!!
2016-05-22 21:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Caitlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe they mean that they resemble strength
2006-11-27 23:22:16 · answer #5 · answered by Gigi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because they don't like saying "Rook at all the froats."
2006-11-27 23:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by sluggo1947 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋