Feng Shui

Dragons!

courtesy of China National Tourist Office

The dragon originated in the totem of the Chinese ancestors about 4,000 years ago. The ancient Chinese observed, "The dragon can be big or small, fly or swim. The big one can conjure up clouds and blow off fog. The small one can be as small as a mustard seed. It can soar into the universe or disappear beneath the waves."

In China's long history, the feudal emperors regarded themselves as incarnations of the dragon. In modern times, the Chinese compare themselves to descendants of the dragon.

Since the ancient times, the mysterious figure of the dragon has appeared as a work of art in the architecture, sculpture, painting as well as daily use articles. It can be rated as the symbol of the Chinese nation.

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