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Amazing Facts on Chinese Dragons
The dragon is an important symbol, not only in China but throughout the world. In China, dragons are associated with wealth, power, and leadership. Think you know everything about these mythical creatures? Here are 5 facts on Chinese dragons to get you excited for your journey to China — the land of legends!
1. Chinese dragons come in many different forms.
Almost 2000 years ago, the philosopher Wang Fu described the dragon as being a combination of several animals.
We often think of a snake-like creature as the image of a Chinese dragon. But keep your eyes peeled as you explore China and you might spot dragon depictions that are more like turtles and fish!
2. Chinese dragons control the weather!
Dragons represent both good and evil, meaning sometimes the blame for natural disasters falls on their scaley snouts.
They have been considered responsible for tidal waves, floods, and harsh storms.
Today, you can visit temples that were built to honor the dragons and protect China's agriculture.
Qinglong Temple, also known as Green Dragon Temple, is close to the city of Xi'an. Another such temple is Longquan Temple (Dragon Spring Temple), 12 km from Kunming.
3. Emperors were believed to be descended from dragons.
Fu Xi was a legendary folk hero credited with creating the first humans. He was described as having the head of a man and the body of a dragon.
He is considered one of the first three sovereigns at the beginning of the Chinese dynastic period (c. 2000 BCE).
Throughout the imperial age, only the emperors and their families were supposed to wear the official colors of the dragon: yellow for the emperor and empress, apricot for the crown prince, and golden yellow for the emperor's other wives.
4. Dragons are born in China every 12 years.
Dragon Children are Wished forDragon children are highly wished for in China.
The Chinese Zodiac is made up of twelve different creatures with corresponding personality features.
Chinese families will often try to plan pregnancies so that children will be born in the year of the Dragon.
This auspicious year said to be the birth year of leaders and influencers. The last dragon children to be born were in 2012 and the next will happen in 2024.
5. In China, dragons paddle and dance at festivals.
During Dragon Boat Festival, dragon decorated boats race through the waters in many Chinese cities.
The boats have carved dragon heads and long tails, and can be long enough to carry 20 paddlers.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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