Celebrate the 2024 Yearof the Dragon
Chen Jing
The dragon is the symbol of the Chinese nation, and I am a dragon person. Chinese zodiac is actually an imaginary belief, basing on the zodiac animals' temperament, and combining the traditional Chinese religions, philosophy, astrology, and numerology.
Since last year, I have been planning a national dragon culture folk paper-cut exhibition. Why do I want to curate this exhibition? Because the dragon is the symbol of the Chinese nation and in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is regarded as an auspicious and sacred symbol. Therefore, the Year of the Dragon in Jiachen is also regarded as an auspicious and prosperous year.
2024 is a special year that occurs once in a century. In addition, it is a leap year. In leap years, we usually see some special phenomena, such as the winter solstice and summer solstice being longer than in ordinary years. Due to the existence of leap years, our Spring Festival is one day early.
According to the traditional Chinese calendar, the Jiachen Year of the Dragon take turn every 60 years. The last Year of the Jiachen Dragon was 1964, which was a year full of changes and challenges. Now, we have entered a new Year of the Dragon, which brings us some new opportunities and challenges. In this special year, we can draw wisdom and strength from traditional culture.
In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is regarded as a mysterious and sacred existence. Its image is endowed with qualities such as strength, wisdom and courage. Therefore, we can draw strength and courage from the image of the dragon to meet new challenges and opportunities. By reviewing past experiences and lessons learned, we can better respond to future challenges and opportunities.
Finally, I wish fellow paper-cutting folk to carry forward the spirit of the dragon, work hard, be physically and mentally healthy, have a prosperous career, all the best, and be blessed with happiness in 2024!
Promote the spirit of Chinese dragon culture
Zhang Baolong
The vast land of China gave birth to the Chinese dragon culture, we are all the children of the Yellow Emperor,also the descendants of the Chinese dragon.With its image of wisdom, nobility and glory, it has become the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. Its image of justice, power and strength is also a symbol of our national integration, unity and prosperity.
Chinese dragon culture originated in the Neolithic Age,and has been continuously inherited and developed through generations of folk customs such as sacrifice, sculpture, painting, embroidery, singing, dancing, dragon boat racing and Chinese zodiac, constantly enriching the connotation of Chinese dragon culture. From ancient times to today, these folk cultures have been flowing like the Yangtze River. The concept of Chinese dragon is deeply imprinted in the hearts of every Chinese descendant.
It is the historical mission and sacred duty of the inheritors and many folk paper-cutting lovers to tell the moving stories in China with the artistic language of Chinese intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting! We inheritors scissors the Chinese dragon, eager for good weather and good harvests every year, yearning for the prosperity of the country and the strength of the people under the aegis of the dragon, and the pursuit of eternal prosperity of the country...
The subject matter of paper-cutting is varied, which contains people's rich feelings. Chinese folk paper-cut works have strong vitality, and can make people get artistic infection and spiritual inspiration. Chinese dragon culture is our cultural root, like a seed in the vast field, or a stream into the river, each of our inheritors and folk enthusiasts hard to create paper-cut works, are part of the great motherland culture!I hope everyone will continue to exert their wisdom, full imagination and creativity, firm their cultural confidence, tell Chinese stories with Chinese paper-cut culture, and dedicate the most authentic, excellent and wonderful folk paper-cut works to the people!
We selected some excellent works from the "Chinese Dragon Culture intangible cultural Heritage Folk paper-cut Fine Exhibition", edited and arranged, and published for readers to enjoy. Please criticize and correct the shortcomings of the readers!
A flying dragon brings flourishing age
Lu Fengxia Yulin, Shaanxi Province
Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Prosperity
Dong Zhihua Quzhou, Zhejiang Province
Descendants of the dragon
Fu Huanqing Shanxi Zhongyang
A flying dragon brings flourishing age
Liu Qiuhong Longquan, Zhejiang Province
The dragon flying and the phoenix dancing are flourishing in China
Cui Chunmei Shanxi Lv Liang
Celebrate joyously
Liu Min Baotou, Inner Mongolia
The dragon welcomes lucky
Su Hongxia Lanzhou, Gansu Province
The Dragon swims in the Fortune Sea
Xu Yujiao Gongyi, Henan Province
The flying dragon bless China flourishing
Zhang Rongjuan Qingyang, Gansu Province
Getting rapid promotion
Cao Xinming Liaocheng, Shandong Province
Fish-dragon dance
Bao Weili Baotou, Inner Mongolia
Descendants of the dragon
Fu Zhaofeng Yinchuan, Ningxia
Descendants of the dragon
Liu Fangfang Qingyang, Gansu Province
The auspicious dragon presents blessings
hang Xuefeng Qingyang, Gansu Province
dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity
Zhao Jun Chongqing Tongliang
Harmony in the year of the Dragon brings wealth and happiness
Fu Zhaomiao Ningxia Yinchuan
Getting rapid promotion
Han Lixian Changsha, Hunan Province
Dragon and tiger play happily
Chen Yuhui Guyuan, Ningxia
The dragon flying for good lucky
Wang Qiong Qingyang, Gansu Province
The dragon flies with the fish leaping
Wang Yanjiao Yan 'an, Shaanxi Province
The dragon flying to chama dance
He Hongyue Fuxin, Liaoning Province
Descendants of the dragon
Xu Mi Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
A flying dragon brings flourishing age
Zheng Zenghua Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Yi Sujun Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
Soaring China
Wang Zhen Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
A fish leaping over the dragon gate
Jiang Hongfei Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
Chinese folk custom ---drunk dragon dance
Liu Jinhua Zhongshan, Guangdong Province
A flying dragon brings flourishing age
Liang Ruifen Baotou Inner Mongolia
Dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity
Wang Ailan Yulin, Shaanxi Province
The country is prosperous and the people are at peace
Liu Yafeng Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province
Dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity
Yang Yingchun, Dezhou, Shandong
Hopeful lanterns to welcome spring
Jiang Lizhen Qingyang, Gansu
The Times are full of joy
Wang Di Yueyang, Hunan Province
Dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity
Ji Lu, Zhengzhou, Henan Province
A fish leaping over the dragon gate
Chen Guojuan Shaoguan, Guangdong Province
Dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity
Ma Xinhong Yan 'an, Shaanxi Province
Two dragons frolicking with a pearl
Li Yuping Pengshui, Chongqing
A fish leaping over the dragon gate
Zhang Gaiqin Qingyang, Gansu Province
The five dragons present their blessings
Yang Xiaoqin Shaanxi Fugu
The dragon whirls in circles
Li Ni Yanchuan, Shaanxi
Dragon Age
He Caixia Qingyang, Gansu Province
The Lantern Festival is filled with lanterns
Xu Yang, Beijing
Spring blossoms
Zheng Xiaojun Changge,Henan Province
The dragon and phoenix---The beautiful bride
He Guoxiong Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province
Double dragons frolicking with a pearl
Hui Yue’e Yulin, Shaanxi Province
Two dragons frolicking with a pearl
Niu Chongjiao in Luoyang, Henan Province
Two dragons frolicking with a pearl
Wang Zhong Xiaoyi Shanxi Province
Dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity
Xiang Guangzhi Zhengzhou, Henan Province
the Spring Dragon Festival
Yang Qingfeng Xinxiang, Henan Province
Soaring in dragon year
Cao Huizhen Gongyi，Henan Province
