Chinese New Year Dragon Dance showcases the best of Chinese traditions and customs. For centuries, Chinese have shown great belief and respect towards dragon. The people of China have faith in a long held belief that they are descendents of the dragon, an age old conviction which is firmly embedded in their customs and traditions. Whereas in western cultures dragons are usually regarded as a symbol of scare and malevolence, in China the dragon is held in high esteem for its supernatural power, goodness, fertility, vigilance and poise.

Chinese New Year Dragons is usually a huge puppet with a fierce-looking mask of bamboo worn by one man, and the long body of brightly colored cloth carried by the many dancers hidden beneath it.

The highlight of the lantern festival is the dragon dance, traditionally held aloft by young men who dance as they guide the colorful beast through the streets of China. Significance of Chinese new year dragon is quite relevant to the new year celebrations as they usher in wealth and is synonymous with fun and frolic of the New Years Event.

In China dragons are not just winged creatures portrayed in the ancient mythologies but an entity deeply embedded in the soul and heart of every Chinese. And the excitement surrounding the dragon dance proves every bit of the belief. It is considered that the longer the dragon, the more luck it will bring to the society. As a result, Chinese communities make every effort to have very long dragons dancing during the New Year.