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The Significance of the Chinese New Year: A Cultural and Historical Analysis
How the Chinese New Year grew from seasonal and ritual roots into a family-centered festival, with its customs, symbols and regional variations explained.
Arts and Traditions
Festivals and Symbols
Celebrations, animals and symbols.
The Cultural Significance of the Chinese Zodiac
A plain guide to the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, how the repeating cycle works, and how people mention and use the signs in daily life.
The Significance of the Chinese Dragon in Mythology and Culture
The Chinese dragon in myth, imperial symbolism and folklore: its link to water and good fortune, and how it differs from dragons in Western stories.
Unpacking the Significance of the Dragon Dance in Chinese Culture
How the dragon dance is performed, who carries the dragon, when it is staged and what the performance is traditionally meant to express.
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