
The Role of Dragons in Chinese Dragon Boat Festivals
Origins and Mythology of the Dragon in Dragon Boat Festivals The dragon (long, ้พ) has been an essential symbol in Chinese culture for thousands of years, representing power, prosperity, and the balance between heaven and earth. One of the most famous celebrations involving dragons is the Dragon Boat Festival (็ซฏๅ่, Duฤnwว Jiรฉ), a traditional event…