As China ushers in the Year of the Dragon, some of the US$450 million of commemorative coins and banknotes issued by the nation’s central bank have found their way into …
It argued that loong had positive connotations and Chinese people saw dragons as sacred and mythical creatures. However, in Western culture, dragons were “giant reptiles with wings”. Advocates of the …
“The dragon is definitely the superstar and is the most popular of the 12 zodiac animals,” said Guy Riddell, managing director of Peninsula Merchandising, in an interview at the hotel’s …
Like Lee, Stephanie Ho, 37, who is eight months pregnant with her second child, is also worried that her child would have to compete with more people in school. People …
“Tangerines and apples have risen the most in price,” Kim said. The rise in prices of agricultural products in January far outpaced the average consumer price inflation rate of 2.8 …
Everyone hopes Lunar New Year ushers in a lucky year for them, and Chinese people follow a lot of traditions to boost their luck. Read on to find out about …
The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar. It is a time for family gatherings, feasts and temple visits, and people are eager to know the …
The English word “dragon” was borrowed from French dragon – a mythical monster, traditionally represented as a gigantic clawed, scaly skinned, winged reptile, sometimes breathing out fire. This derived from …
Are you a dragon? Click on your birth date for your Chinese zodiac animal What kind of Dragon are you? Chinese element theory assigns one of five elements – Gold …
But people have criticised the design for not looking like a dragon, with other animals it apparently resembles including a monkey, a cow and even the fictional Bull Demon King …