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It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success

  • Written by Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and successDragons on display in Shanghai. A dragon image is often used to symbolize China itself.Feng Wei Photography/Moment via Getty Images

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply...

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