Chinese Zodiac and
Dragon
Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese Zodiac (生肖) consists of twelve animal signs, each representing a year according to the lunar calendar. The twelve animal signs are: Rat; Ox; Tiger; Rabbit; Dragon; Snake; Horse; Sheep; Monkey; Chicken; Dog and Pig.
Emperor Huang and Yan
Every year, on the Tomb-sweeping Day (usually on April 5th）, thousands of Chinese people come back from all over the world to the tomb of their oldest ancestors in Shaanxi province to participate the annual memorial ceremony..
This year is the year of Monkey!!!
What is your Chinese Zodiac?
Dragon
We also believe that we are the descendants of the Dragon. The images of the mythic Dragon can be found on m
The dragon has nine sons. The nine dragon have different themes, and they all have different versions too. One version is: The 1st son loves music. The head of Number 1 son becomes a decoration for music instrument, such as two-stringed bowed violin (囚牛 huqin). The 2nd son loves fighting. Many different handles of weapons have the symbol of Number 2 son.(睚眦 yazi) The 3rd son loves adventure and keeping guard. He has prestige and is the symbol of safety, harmony and peace.(嘲风 chaofeng) The 4th son loves howling. The image of Number 4 son can be found on the big bells. It is a symbol of protection and alertness.(蒲牢 pulao) The 5th son loves quietness, sitting, fire and smoke. His image is often found in temples, such as on incense burners.(狻猊 suan ni)
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Emperor Yan and Huang（炎帝和黄帝） The Chinese Zodiac and Dragon（十二生肖和龙）
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The order of the animals is often explained with a folk-tale about how the animals were summoned （召唤）to heaven by the Jade Emperor.
The dragon, as the only animal of the twelve that could fly, was expected to arrive first. But the dragon’s nature is to be helpful, and he stopped to help some villagers and then the rabbit, so he was the fifth animal to arrive for the Jade King's feast.
Dragon
The 6th son has the power of strength. He loves to carry heavy stuff to show off his magic energy. He is a symbol of longevity and good luck.(霸下 ba xia)
Emperor Yan and Huang
Emperor Huang and Yan
China has a long history of More than 5,000 years of civilization! The Emperor Yan and Huang are considered as our common ancestors.
The 7th son loves to seek justice. Chinese like to apply his symbol around law, court, or jail.(狴犴bi gan)
The 8th son loves literature. Chinese like to put the 8th son as a symbol around steles（石碑）. When used in this way, it is a symbol of knowledge or education.(负质 fu zhi)