During Chinese new year the dragon dance is commonly performed. The purpose is to scare away evil spirits. The people believe that dragons represent long life, good luck and wisdom. During the dragon dance one person holds the pearl of wisdom. It's purpose is to guide the dragon.
Wow! I never knew that, dragons represent long life, good luck and wisdom!
ReplyDeleteThis has good information about dragon dancing, and is really interesting. I didn't know the pearl of wisdom was to guide the dragon. Very cool, :)
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