Ep.46 龍行龘龘！中國龍真的比西方的龍更好嗎？ 🐲🦕 Everything about the Chinese ‘Loong’ during this Lunar Year of ‘Loong’

Join us in this episode as we explore the fascinating world of dragons, comparing the Chinese 'Loong' to Western 'Dragons'. Discover the rich mythology and symbolism of dragons in Chinese culture, and learn about the unique characteristics of the Chinese dragon. We also discuss the recent proposal to change the English name for the Chinese dragon to 'Loong'. In the Year of the Dragon, we extend blessings of good fortune and prosperity. Tune in for cultural insights, engaging discussions, and intriguing stories. Happy New Year and thank you for joining us on this podcast journey! 🐲🦕

Episode outline:

• Different names for Lunar New Year
• Significance of the Year of the Loong 🐉 and the high birth rates during this year
• Mythology and symbolism of dragons in Chinese culture
• Two special blessings for the Year of the Loong
• Changing the English translation of Chinese dragon

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