Dragons captured by photographers' lenses
BY :China Daily
UPDATED :2024-02-11
The Spring Festival, the most significant traditional celebration in Chinese culture, marks a momentous occasion for family gatherings and shared joy. Every household adorns their doors with red couplets and colorful lanterns, while a diverse array of traditional delicacies enriches the festive atmosphere of the New Year's Eve dinner. Across the globe, various regions are gearing up to welcome a surge of visitors and lively celebrations, allowing happiness to reach its peak during this special time.
As we enter the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, the dragon rightfully takes center stage. In the submissions to our "Sharing China" photo contest, dragons in various forms often become the central focus through the lenses of photographers both at home and abroad. Through these photographic works, we aim to take you on a journey exploring the diverse styles of dragon dances from various regions, highlighting different dragon-related elements, and providing a deep immersion into the vibrant traditions associated with the Lunar New Year.
Let us warmly welcome the auspicious dragon and together create a symphony of happiness for the new year.
The Baomo Garden in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, hosts the Lingnan Lion Dance Folk Culture Festival to welcome the Chinese New Year. Photography by Wang Guorong
During the Lantern Festival, a dragon-shaped lantern boat adorned with large red lanterns adds a lively atmosphere to the festive occasion in Yueyang city, Hunan province. Photography by Li Xiangjie
Residents of Shenyang, Liaoning province, dance with colorful dragon ribbons. Photography by Tong Weiyuan
In the ancient city of Taierzhuang, Shandong province, people engage in steel flower spinning and fire dragon dances, celebrating the joyous festival of the Lunar New Year. Photography by Lv Tao
On the Lantern Festival, the traditional Bench Dragon dance unfolds in the rural landscapes of Pujiang county, Zhejiang province. The dragon lantern is composed by interconnecting stools, not only preserving traditional folk culture but also retaining the original essence of arts such as painting and paper-cutting. Photography by Li Rongrong
In Lishui town, Foshan city, Guangdong province, an annual dragon boat celebration takes place around the Chinese New Year, featuring water dragons symbolizing the spirit of the New Year – prosperity and smooth sailing. Photography by Lin ZhiDao
