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WHY «DRAGON» ? The national symbol of China is Dragon. Chinese dragon symbolizes strength and magnanimity, courage and endurance. He carries the spirit of revival and change.
In many cultures, dragons represent the ferocious and merciless monsters, while the Chinese are convinced of the justice and wisdom of a huge lizard. Those who are pure in heart and the mind, incur only the grace of the ancient patron, they say.
WHEN IS THIS HOLIDAY? This holiday celebrate 20 -25 April. On the day of the Dragon in China, a variety of festivals and international competitions for kite flying in the air.
WHERE DOE S FESTIVAL PASS ? In honor of the Dragon in the Chinese city of Weifang International Festival of Kites. This colorful show annually attracts many people and lasts for the whole 5 days.
WHY DO PEOPLE LIKE DRAGON'S FEAST? What makes children and adults in this day of fun from the heart? What affects the behavior of adults who in this day behave like small, and run through the streets with the serpent? All this influenced the traditions that the Chinese people to honor and respect. This holiday in China is helping people feel liberated.
The festival program includes not only competition, but also the Chinese Super League on paper snakes, excursion to the Museum of kites where festival guests talk about the more than two thousand years of the history of these floating masterpieces. For the curious have the opportunity to attend a master class on which the outstanding Chinese masters demonstrate making the most original kites.
DRAGON - THE DEITY Chinese dragon is revered as a deity, to drive away evil spirits. On the feast of the ancient dragon raises its head, signifying thereby awakening of nature. In China, there are well-known expression: to want children to become dragons. So people hope that their children will grow up worthy and wise.
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