{"id":16660,"date":"2024-02-01T00:14:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T00:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/spirit-of-the-dragon-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T04:19:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T04:19:49","slug":"hundred-blessings","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/cgtn-spring-festival-2024\/hundred-blessings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hundred Blessings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-hub-hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.27\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">A Hundred Blessings<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021_CGTN_logo-v2-300x144.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-66a11101bb108bc6f4c57133a57ee978\" style=\"color:#b20b33\">The Chinese dragon is an enduring symbol of Chinese culture, and takes center stage in this year&#8217;s vibrant <nobr>Spring Festival celebrations.<\/nobr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#988546;color:#988546\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#b20b33\" class=\"has-inline-color\">T<\/mark> he Chinese dragon soars across the sky, pacing to win the Great Race organized by the Jade Emperor. As it flies towards the finish line, it spies a village below, one suffering from severe drought. The dragon veers off course, using its breath to summon clouds and bring much-needed rain\u2014a diversion that results in a fifth-place finish in the race, after the rat, ox, tiger, and rabbit.<br><br>This selfless act may have cost the mighty creature its victory in the race, but it also helped earn the dragon its reverence as a force for good in Chinese culture. For millennia, the dragon\u2014called \u2018loong\u2019 in Chinese\u2014has been associated with power, wisdom, righteousness, and good fortune, its symbolism interwoven into Chinese culture and history. In ancient China&#8217;s agrarian society, where water was life, dragon dances were performed in rain rituals. Over time, they evolved into a form of folk entertainment, remaining a hallmark of Spring Festival celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-default\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img01-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">In Chinese culture and history, the dragon has been associated with power, wisdom, righteousness, and good fortune.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2d548e578975a6fad4328ae5d58d3b28 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#f2ebd1;background-color:#801519\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#edd88b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Legends of Prosperity<\/mark><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>In contrast with its Western counterpart, where each of the 12 zodiac signs corresponds to approximately a month, the Chinese zodiac designates an animal to an entire year in its lunar calendar cycle, each embodying distinct characteristics. Among the Chinese zodiac animals, the dragon is the most mystical, reputed to be a harmonious amalgamation of various creatures\u2014combining the antlers of a deer, the eyes of a rabbit, the neck of a snake, the talons of an eagle, and the ears of an ox\u2014illustrating the concept that the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts.<br><br>In addition to its symbolic significance, the dragon is believed to wield power over water, possessing the ability to summon rain and prevent floods. Indeed, it was embroidered onto the robes worn by Chinese emperors as they made offerings to the heavens, praying for good weather and bountiful harvests.<br><br>The Year of the Dragon is considered auspicious for births, with those born in a Dragon year often believed to be destined for greatness\u2014a belief that has contributed to increases in birth rates in China and among the Chinese diaspora in 2000 and 2012, the most recent Years of the Dragon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img02-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">The five-clawed dragon motif could only be worn by the emperor and immediate relatives.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#b20b33\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A Bounty of Happiness<\/mark><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Recognized within Chinese communities globally, the Spring Festival is a time of vibrant celebrations that honor age-old customs and meaningful traditions, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Also known as Chinese New Year, the festival is the biggest of its kind in the world, marking the beginning of spring and, consequently, a new year in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar.<br><br>The dragon dance is just one of the many ways to ring in the new year, with other customs including hanging the Chinese character for \u2018fortune\u2019 on the front door, wearing the lucky color red, and setting off fireworks to ward off evil spirits and bad luck. The most important Spring Festival activity, however, is spending time with family\u2014the reason why the world&#8217;s largest human migration occurs annually in China during this time, as people travel across the country to reunite with their loved ones.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-cgtn-cny-af2-img03-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Dragon dances are performed to bring good luck to communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>On Chinese New Year\u2019s Eve, revelers gather to feast on dishes such as fish, which in Mandarin is a homophone for \u2018plenty\u2019, as well as dumplings and glutinous rice balls, symbolizing prosperity and reunion. Often, families will watch the China Media Group\u2019s Spring Festival Gala, a variety show that has run for 40 years, and which in 2012 was certified by the Guinness World Records as the most watched national television show in the world. Everyone, including children and the elderly, stays up late, and after midnight, it&#8217;s customary to celebrate with more fireworks and often more food.<br><br>The following days are spent visiting the homes of family and friends to offer New Year&#8217;s greetings, known as \u2018Bai Nian\u2019 in Mandarin. 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class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>To celebrate 2024\u2019s Year of the Dragon which began on February 10, the China Media Group crafted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6LV9SVOLo8A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">stop-motion video<\/a> that combines traditional claymation storytelling with modern techniques like 3D printing. Painstakingly captured frame-by-frame over approximately two months, it portrays the twelve zodiac animals as children, centering on the journey of a young dragon named Loong Xiaoxiao as it uncovers its heritage and the profound significance it holds in Chinese culture.<br><br>The creative team drew their inspiration for the animation from the Bai Zi Tu, or \u2018Picture of One Hundred Children\u2019, a well-known Chinese motif depicting children at play. Traditionally, having numerous children is considered a blessing, and here the \u2018hundred\u2019 conveys a sense of abundance, expressing the wish for a family to be blessed with many healthy descendants.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<article class=\"wp-block-video\">\n\t\t<figure class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-video__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-video__player\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/908449802\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color 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