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 Chinese Dragon — Richmond, BC Posted by:  Dunbar Loop
N 49° 11.707 W 123° 07.698
10U E 490652 N 5449153
Dragons have long been a part of Chinese mythology. Symbolizing potent and auspicious powers the Emperor of China has used this symbol for centuries.
Waymark Code: WMTQCK
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 12/29/2016
Views: 5
Located outside a parking garage for the River Rock Casino, this Chinese dragon has most likely been placed here for having a power at the casino table.
According to Wikipedia:
Historically, the dragon was associated with the Emperor of China and used a symbol to represent imperial power. The founder of Han dynasty Liu Bang claimed that he was conceived after his mother dreamt of a dragon. During the Tang dynasty, Emperors wore robes with dragon motif as an imperial symbol, and high officials may also be presented with dragon robes. In the Yuan dynasty, the two-horned five-clawed dragon was designated for use by the Son of Heaven or Emperor only, while the four-clawed dragon was used by the princes and nobles. Similarly during the Ming and Qin dynasty, the five-clawed dragon was strictly reserved for use by the Emperor only. The dragon in the Qing dynasty appeared on the first Chinese national flag.
Time Period: Ancient
Approximate Date of Epic Period: 4700 BC to current
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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