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Masks used in Nuo Opera that come in different shapes of the loong or Chinese dragon are seen on display at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing during a special exhibition on January 5, 2024. /CFP
A shadow puppet in the shape of a loong or Chinese dragon is seen on display at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing during a special exhibition on January 5, 2024. /CFP
Wooden sculptures of the loong or Chinese dragon are seen on display at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing during a special exhibition on January 5, 2024. /CFP
Visitors make loong-shaped woodblock prints at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing during a special exhibition on January 5, 2024. /CFP
As a symbol of the Chinese nation, the loong or Chinese dragon was not only closely associated with the royal court in ancient China, but was also depicted in various forms of folk art, reflecting people's deep-rooted worship of the auspicious creature and the inheritance of cultural heritage from generation to generation.
The animal comes in different forms and appearances in different regions of China and in different art forms such as shadow puppetry, Nuo Opera, wood carving, painting and embroidery, showcasing the rich and innovative creations of Chinese folk artists.
According to the traditional Chinese calendar, 2024 will be the Year of the Dragon (Loong). To welcome the Chinese New Year, museums across China are holding special exhibitions, such as the one at the China Millennium Monument on traditional Chinese folk arts and crafts, which offers people the chance to learn more about the culture surrounding the loong.