China has long been impossible to imagine without an ancient, well-established symbolism. One of the leading images of Chinese culture is still the dragon, the wise symbol of the nation. The inhabitants of the country consider themselves descendants of the ancient dragon who initiated the whole world, worship the great ancestor and revere him.

In many cultures dragons are portrayed as ferocious and ruthless monsters, while the Chinese are convinced of the justice and wisdom of the huge raptor. He who is pure in heart and mind, will bring upon himself only the grace of the ancient patron, they believe.

In honor of his great ancestor in China, the Dragon's Feast is celebrated annually at the end of winter. The most spectacular event of the entertainment program is the kite festival, which attracts thousands of visitors and participants from all over the world. Hundreds of colored kites soar this day into the sky, and the classical form of the snake is not inherent in all of them. Some participants prefer to experiment not only with the color, but also the shape of their flying structures.

In honor of their great ancestor, in China, at the end of winter, celebrate the Dragon Festival. The most spectacular event of the entertainment program is the kite festival

The program of the festival includes not only the contest, but also the Chinese kite-kite championship, an excursion to the Kite Museum, where the festival's guests are told about the more than two thousand-year history of these soaring masterpieces. For the curious there is the opportunity to attend a master class at which outstanding Chinese craftsmen demonstrate the production of the most original kites

Kite Festival

The Chinese dragon is revered as a deity chasing away evil spirits. On the holiday the ancient dragon raises his head, thus signifying the awakening of nature. According to an ancient tradition, it is customary to scatter ash before the house, so that it resembles a dragon in shape, then all bad things will leave the house. And on a holiday with a powerful raptor, you can dance, which the Chinese do with great pleasure.

In China, there is a certain expression: to wish that children become dragons. So people express the hope that their children will grow up worthy and wise.

The time of the holiday: every year from April 20 to April 25.