Dragons
Dragon is deeply rooted in Chinese culture as the supreme auspicious being.
In ancient China, the dragon was the symbol of imperial power and represented the emperor. In addition to secular power, it symbolized nobility, wealth, strength and health.
In China, dragons are considered good, noble and auspicious beings, unlike the evil, dangerous and fearsome dragons of the Western world.
There are countless stories and legends, festivals and rituals, dances and songs dedicated to the dragon and one could write whole books about the symbolism of the different dragon representations.
In Chinese painting, the dragon is often depicted in connection with weather and water.
They live in the sea, rivers and lakes or move elegantly through the sky. They are also often considered a dispenser of rain and wind.
The Chinese name for dragons is “long”.
In Feng Shui, the dragon is an earth element. It also represents one of the four cardinal points of China, the east, where the sun rises.
The Chinese also often refer to themselves as “children of the dragon”.
