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Year of the Dragon

Year of the Dragon: China’s commemorative coins, notes are multiplying in value on Taobao, JD.com auction platforms

by Anas Siddiqui
Year of the Dragon: China’s commemorative coins, notes are multiplying in value on Taobao, JD.com auction platforms

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 …

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The Year of the Loong? China’s dragons ‘are not’ the West’s ‘giant reptiles with wings’

by Ron Morgan
The Year of the Loong? China’s dragons ‘are not’ the West’s ‘giant reptiles with wings’

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 …

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Year of the Dragon: luxury brands embrace the auspicious, mythical creature ahead of the Lunar New Year

by Anas Siddiqui
Year of the Dragon: luxury brands embrace the auspicious, mythical creature ahead of the Lunar New Year

“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 …

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Will Singapore’s birth rates get a boost in ‘auspicious’ year of the dragon?

by Walter Watson
Will Singapore’s birth rates get a boost in ‘auspicious’ year of the dragon?

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 …

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South Koreans shocked by spike in prices of Lunar New Year food items: ‘it’s too much’

by Walter Watson
South Koreans shocked by spike in prices of Lunar New Year food items: ‘it’s too much’

“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 …

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How to get lucky in the Year of the Dragon: money, colours, clothing, food

by Haddis Thomas
How to get lucky in the Year of the Dragon: money, colours, clothing, food

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 …

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Year of the Dragon 2024 – a complete guide: from zodiac predictions and traditions to what to wear and lucky foods, 10 essential reads to see you through Lunar New Year

by Haddis Thomas
Year of the Dragon 2024 – a complete guide: from zodiac predictions and traditions to what to wear and lucky foods, 10 essential reads to see you through Lunar New Year

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 …

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Opinion | Year of the Dragon: origins of the mythical beast’s name and imagery, from a fiery beast to an Asian symbol of strength

by Haddis Thomas
Opinion | Year of the Dragon: origins of the mythical beast’s name and imagery, from a fiery beast to an Asian symbol of strength

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 …

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Visual guide to the Year of the Dragon 2024: Zodiac signs, personalities, and traditions

by Haddis Thomas
Visual guide to the Year of the Dragon 2024: Zodiac signs, personalities, and traditions

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 …

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5 Year of the Dragon stamp sets from Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Thailand and the Isle of Man: are they better than the US’ much criticised design?

by Haddis Thomas
5 Year of the Dragon stamp sets from Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Thailand and the Isle of Man: are they better than the US’ much criticised design?

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 …

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