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Category Archives: Water Dragons
Filipino Dragons (Singapore) bags 3 Golds and 1 Silver at Sava Sprints International VI Dragonboat Race
Filipino Dragons (Singapore) has recently bagged three gold medals at the 6th Sava Sprints International Dragonboat Competition, 20-21 November 2010, held at Lower Selatar Reservoir, Singapore. The team’s 12th gold medal in dragonboat races only in the span of two … Continue reading
The Symbolic Meaning of Chinese Dragon Statues
Chinese dragon statues have been associated with the Orient more so than any other figurines or statues. Although mostly thought of as fire-breathing, they can also be depicted breathing ice or poison. For this reason, the dragon is considered a … Continue reading
Pictures of Dragons
Dragons have been portrayed in many different ways over the centuries. There are many different styles to the varied pictures of dragons. The name itself comes from the Greek word Drakon meaning serpent of huge size or water snake. This … Continue reading
Dragon Antique Walking Canes
In both the East and West, dragons are a symbol of power. A wizard who can control a dragon or a warrior who can conquer this great creature will command the power of his world. It is sometimes the evil … Continue reading
The Dragon Tattoo
The most well known and most popular mythical creature depicted in tattoos is the Japanese dragon. It is more popular than any of the other mythical creatures, such as the phoenix, mermaid or gryphon. This may be due to its shape … Continue reading
Dragons in the East
Author: Fran Black While Europe’s shining knights spent their lives slaying dragons, the Chinese sought after and worshiped Eastern dragons as the most benevolent, wise, and generous of all creatures. Indeed, to be called “dragon face” was a great honor, … Continue reading
Do the Dragon Dance at the Feast of the Drunken Dragon in Macau
Author: Naveen Marasinghe The Feast of the Drunken Dragon has an interesting history. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, villagers of mainland China were attacked with a plague. They called upon the Buddha to protect them, by parading … Continue reading
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