... Chinese played a vital role in their faith, as particular animals represented diverse values and virtues they believed were significant for a good life. The dragon was a symbol of the rain creator and controller. He ruled springs, rivers, and the sea. He also had the power to mediate between ... the Heavens were letting the people know that the Emperor is performing good deeds for his people and is considered a blessing. The Dragon is a symbol of loyalty, eternity, Emperor, Imperial authority, courage and strength. The appearance of a Phoenix meant that the Emperors ... were just. The ...

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... was unpredictable. Animal symbols created by the Chinese played a vital role in their faith, as particular animals represented diverse values and virtues they believed were significant for a good life. The dragon was a symbol of the rain creator and controller. He ruled springs, rivers, and the sea. He also had the power to mediate between Heaven and Earth. The sight of ... a dragon meant the Heavens were letting the people know that the Emperor is performing good deeds for his people and is considered a blessing. The Dragon is a symbol of loyalty, eternity, Emperor, Imperial authority,...

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... group residing in Hong Kong and Southern China is the Hoklo, who originated in Guangdong. The main exhibit for the Hakka is a display of two women performing the dragon boat dance. The dragon boat dance originated from the traditional custom that required ten male relatives of the groom to ferry row boats to deliver the groom to the temple on the day ... during the wedding ceremony. Lights, music, and cheering again accompany the exhibit. Next to this exhibit is a display presenting some of the traditional garments worn by the performers of the dragon boat dance. Colorful collars, apron...

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