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Are Chinese dragons good or bad? Hen Hao! Very Good! It is a sign of good fortune if you see one, or meet one.
How many prawns does a Chinese dragon have? 5
How Many feet? 4
How many wings? 0 Dragons do not need wings to fly. Haven’t you ever seen a kung-fu movie?
How long are dragons? Very long, a hundred feet or more.
Where do Chinese dragons live? They live in the sky. Some live in the bottom of a pond or in the sea.
Why doesn’t your dragon have a belly? You are thinking of a western dragon. Chinese dragons are more tube like and slender. It’s probably easier to remain aloft this way, like a kite.
Are dragons related to people? Chinese call themselves descendents of the dragon.
Are dragons related to snakes? Dragons can transform into snakes or into people to go incognito.
What color are dragons? Red, Green, Blue, Gold or multicolored.
Why does the dragon have a beard? Because it is very wise.
How long do dragons live? Forever.
Where do dragons come from? They are heavenly creatures.
Do Chinese dragons eat people? Never. They are helpful, a sign of good fortune.
What’s with the clouds? Chinese dragons are often depicted in clouds because they are heavenly creatures.
Is it hard to draw a dragon? Yes. For some reason, they are hard to capture on paper.
Do
dragons play Chinese Chess? Yes, they play
Do dragons have a personality? Yes, they tend to be powerful and bold. This is why they are the symbol of a king.
Is there a dragon dance? Yes the dragon is a long puppet elevated on poles many whose sections are moved up and down as the dancers run around in circles at Chinese New Year (not to be confused with the lion dance).
Is there a year of the dragon? Yes every twelve years, such as 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, and 2012.
Why can you draw dragons so well? I am a dragon too!
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