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1、,Dragons Across Chinese Cultures,中国文化里的龙,The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendents of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people.,Status of the Dragon,Sy
2、mbol of Dragon,power,excellence,valiancy,boldness,heroism,perseverance,nobility,divinity,energetic,decisive,optimistic,intelligent,ambitious,Most Eastern Dragons are beautiful, friendly, and wise.,1.summary,1.summary,Why did ancient Chinese people create such an imaginary animal?,The development of
3、agriculture in ancient China Dragons are considered as the governors of rain. They have the power to decide where and when to have rain falls. The kings of dragons live in the dragon palaces under the oceans.,Dragon Worship in China,3.1. Ruler of weather and water Chinese dragons are strongly associ
4、ated with water in popular belief. They are believed to be the rulers of moving bodies of water, such as waterfalls, rivers, seas or flood. In times of drought or flooding, it was customary for the local gentry and government officials to lead the community in offering sacrifices and conducing other
5、 religious rites to appease the dragon, either to ask for rain.,Dragon Worship in China,3.2. Symbol of imperial authority The dragon, especially yellow or golden dragons with five claws on each foot, was a symbol for emperor in many Chinese dynasties. The imperial throne was called the Dragon Throne
6、. During the late Qing Dynasty, the dragon was even adopted as the national flag. The dragon is featured in the carving in the imperial palaces and tombs.,Forms of dragon culture in China,The dragon plays an important part in Chinese Festivals.,Forms,The dragon dance The dragon dance has a long hist
7、ory, which was already a popular event during the Song Dynasty,Forms of dragon culture in China,The dragon plays an important part in Chinese Festivals.,Forms,2. The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival, is almost purely dragon-related festival, which becomes popular international events no
8、w.,Forms of dragon culture in China,They were used as decorative signs on the buildings, clothing and other daily,Forms,3.Typical Chinese costume,Forms of dragon culture in China,They were used as decorative signs on the buildings, clothing and other daily,Forms,4. Dragon and architecture decoration
9、,Chinese Idioms Related to Dragon,龙飞凤舞(dragon flies and phoenix dances): referring to a flamboyant style of calligraphy and writing devoid of content. 鱼龙混杂(fish and dragons jumbled together): referring to good and bad people mixed together. 望子成龙(Hoping ones son will become a dragon): Hoping ones son
10、 to transform into a dragon 龙潭虎穴(dragons pool and tigers den): referring to a very dangerous spot. 画龙点睛(paint a dragon and dot in the eye): referring to adding the vital finishing touch; the crucial point that brings the subject to life. 叶公好龙(Lord Ye loves a dragon): referring to someone who pretend
11、s to like something that he really fears. 鲤鱼跳龙门(carp jumped over the dragon gate): referring to someone who has successfully past the civil service examination.,中国龙,The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendent dsendnt of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded mbd in
12、our culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of Chinese people. From celebrations to the Zodiac zd k, to historical rulers, the dragon has played a large part in Chinas rich history. Whereas in western cultures the dragon is usually regarded as a sym
13、bolsmb()l of evil ivl, in China Most Eastern Dragons are beautiful, friendly, and wise. Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent pt()nt powers, The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, excellence, heroism herz()m perseverance psvr()ns , nobility n()blt and divinitydivinity and good luck
14、 for people who are worthy w of it. A dragon overcomes difficulties until success is his. He is energetic, decisive dsasv , optimistic, intelligent and ambitious. Chinese Dragon has about 6000 years history. But it is not a really animal，it comes from Chinese peoples imagination ,mdne()n. Although t
15、here are differences in appearance, the basics are similar. They are most commonly depicted dpkt as snake-like with four legs. Chinese dragons is a combinationkmbne()n of the features of animals with which people were familiar. The nine major characteristics of a Chinese dragon include a horns like
16、a deers ,head like a camels, eyes like a hares he, ears like a bulls bl, a neck like an snakes, a belly bel like a frogs, scales skeilz like a carps kp, claws klz like an eagles ig()l and paws p: like a tigers, Why did ancient Chinese people create such an imaginarym dn()ranimal?Thereare two reason.
17、 In a society that was founded upon agriculture and animal husbandry hzbndr totally reliant upon its natural environment and in particular the climate, the dragon was worshipped as the source of all that was beneficial to communal kmjunl wellbeing. This concept has been sustained for thousands of years as more and more deification ,difken was bestowed bst upon the dragon ranging from being a bringer of joy to prophecy prfs and miracles mirkl. Dragons are considered as the governors of rain. They have the power to decide where and when to have rain falls.,
