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The Year of the Dragon is a significant and auspicious year in Chinese culture. Chinese people believe 【小题1】 the people born in the Year of the Dragon will be blessed 【小题2】 strength, success, and good luck throughout their lives. This mythical creature is often associated with power wisdom, and protection.

In Chinese astrology, the Dragon is the fifth animal of the zodiac cycle 【小题3】 (compose) of 12 different animals. Those 【小题4】 were born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to inherit the dragon’s extraordinary qualities. They are known to be ambitious, confident, 【小题5】 (courage)and full of energy.

The dragon is an important figure in many Chinese festivals and celebrations. During the Chinese New Year, dragon dances 【小题6】 (perform) to chase away evil spirits 【小题7】 bring good fortune for the coming year. These dances involve a group of performers carrying a long dragon made of silk, paper and bamboo. The dragon moves in synchronization to the 【小题8】 (beat) of drums and cymbals, creating an impressive and vibrant spectacle.

The Year of the Dragon is also a time for family reunions and traditional feasts. People decorate their homes with red lanterns and paper cutouts, 【小题9】 (symbol) happiness and good luck. Fireworks light up the sky, and people exchange red envelopes containing money as 【小题10】 gesture of well-wishes.

In conclusion, the Year of the Dragon is a time of great significance in Chinese culture.