Unlike western dragons,the Chinese dragons represent peace and fortune.And it is believed by Chinese people that they are the heir of Chinese Dragons.
So they use Chinese Dragons,or Long in Chinese,for the hope of good luck in the year.
Chinese people use to think dinosaur fossils were dragon bones.
The use of a Chinese dragon picture is to basically show people in America, Canada, and Mexico that China has artistic skill and they are not just there to make us toys.
they wear Chinese dragon costumes
No, the dragon has become a symbol or a kind of belief. Chinese New Year has nothing to do with the dragon. However, the dragon has become part of Chinese culture, it can be use any time any where.
It was important to Chinese culture
Chinese people will respect a dragon and dance respectfully for there culture.
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puckyou+tae=chinese dragon
Actually, the"Dragon"thing you know is totally different from "Chinese Dragon" which has no wings, four claws, and a snake-like look . There are people who argue that "Chinese dragon" should be replaced by the word "loong" to distinguish the two. Ancient Chinese emperor use "loong" to represen the royalty. And somehow, Chinese call themselves "the offsprings of loong".
Incarnation of the Dragon
The chinese dragon represents china by having dragon stuff .
lychee(fruit), Chinese broccoli(vegetable...obviously),dragon fruit?, quial?