It is said that dragons are kind and caring, who control the seasons and the weather. During this second part of the story - the dragon has transformed from being a carp into a beautiful full majestic dragon, who helps to bring rain to the villagers, and the farm fields. They are responsible for the bountiful harvest. Dragons are symbols of good prosperity in Chinese culture along with power and wisdom. Performance and drumming by Gund Kwok Asian Women Female Lion & Dragon Dance troupe - at the Peabody Essex Art Museum about a 40 minute drive from Boston Chinatown on CNY. Event on February 10, 2024
Part 1 of Story of the Dragon can be found here:
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🧧 Chinese New Year 2024 began on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 - where many celebrations happen in many countries & cities around the world including China / Shanghai / Hong Kong / Malaysia / Vancouver / Singapore plus Australia & travel destinations such as UK London Europe. Also includes the 2024 Boston Chinese Lion Dance Parade which happened recently to celebrate the dragon 龍 🐲🐉 year, where hundreds or perhaps thousands attend the beautiful Asian Chinese celebration with many lion dancers & Múa Lân lion dance drumming along with loud red firecrackers in the streets. San Francisco Chinatown USA and Boston Chinatown are just some cities that have their own Chinese neighborhood communities with delicious food & restaurants as well as NYC or New York City which has its own Chinatown locations. During CNY - Tết is also known to other Asian communities around the world during Lunar New Year season. Lion dance 舞獅 is related to prosperity, wealth, abundance and success. The lion dance can be a mix of adult and young generation performers. Orange and lettuce are part of Choy Cheng or also spelled as Choi Cheng used in traditional lion dance in many restaurants and stores, plus during wonderful fun street festival performances.
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