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Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle

Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle

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Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle

Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background
"Year of the Horse: The Symbolic Animals of the Chinese Zodiac's Twelve-Year Cycle are Associated with the Chinese New Year" - This artwork depicts twelve animals associated with the Chinese New Year, each representing a different stage of the year.

These animals include the dragon, snake, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

Each animal has unique characteristics and symbolism that reflect China's understanding of time and the natural cycle in its culture.

The artwork showcases one of the common decorations used during Chinese New Year celebrations, which are often used to adorn homes, shops, and public places.

These decorations are typically made from red paper and feature various animal images.

Red is a symbol of good fortune and happiness in Chinese culture, so these decorations are widely used to celebrate the New Year and other important occasions.

In addition to being decorative items, these animals are also associated with the Chinese zodiac.

According to China's twelve earthly branches (also known as the Twelve Animals), the animal corresponding to a person's birth year is their zodiac sign.

For example, if someone was born in 1984, their zodiac sign would be the Rat.

This zodiac system has a long history in Chinese culture and plays an important role in daily life.

Overall, this artwork conveys China's understanding of time and the natural cycle through its depiction of animal images associated with the Chinese New Year.

It not only has artistic value but also carries rich historical and cultural significance.

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Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle is a traditional Chinese lion dance performance costume offered by China-Cart.com, a specialist in authentic traditional Chinese cultural products since 2003. Lion dance costumes originated during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) as a ritual to summon good fortune and drive away evil spirits. Today they are essential for Chinese New Year celebrations, grand openings, and cultural festivals worldwide.

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Our performance costumes are built for both visual impact and durability. Each piece undergoes quality inspection before shipping. We use premium artificial fur (280g/m2), hand-bent bamboo frames, and reinforced stitching that withstands hundreds of performances.

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Of course you can pay by PayPal, and the account is The currency will be exchanged when you order. Or you can directly order from the following link online and pay by PayPal at the last step.
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Thank you and Happy New Year. Does this item ship directly, without additional...
Thank you and Happy New Year. Does this item ship directly, without additional duty or customs expenses? Beautiful item. Have a good day.
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is well Do you ship to dubai? I am looking for a dragon complete costume for 8...
is well Do you ship to dubai? I am looking for a dragon complete costume for 8 people. How long for shipping? Warm regards

Yes. The dragons can be delivered to Dubai. If the order is placed fast, you can receive it around 15th, January. American Museum of Natural History, Disneyland and Confucius Institute are also our old customers. And the quality is of top. Happy new year!
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I would like to know what material the dragon body is.....silk? Also I would...
I would like to know what material the dragon body is.....silk? Also I would like to know if the poles are heavy? I am a teacher and would like to have my students be able to easily lift the costume. My students are 7 years old to 11 years old. thank you.

The poles are very lightweight and specially made for the kids. Hope this information helps!
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Your description does not match your title above. Is this for 10 adults or 7-8 children?

This dragon is for 10 adults with the length of 18 meters. It can also be made longer or shorter according to your requests.
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This dragon was sold out already and unable to deliver before 22nd January. Do you like the following dragon instead? It can be received by you before 22nd January if the order is placed fast:
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What is Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle?
Horse Year Arts of Chinese New Year Sheng Xiao 12 Symbolic Animals Associated with A 12 Year Cycle is a traditional Chinese lion dance performance costume handcrafted by China-Cart.com. It is made with authentic traditional techniques and premium materials, backed by our 365-day satisfaction guarantee and free worldwide shipping.
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Premium artificial fur , hand-bent bamboo frames, reinforced polyester lining, and durable stitching. The fur is flame-retardant, lightweight, and designed for hundreds of performances.
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Absolutely. Built for professional and amateur performances: Chinese New Year, weddings, business openings, school events, competitions, and cultural festivals. Our costumes meet international lion/dragon dance competition standards.
What is lion dance and what does it symbolize?
Lion dance is a traditional Chinese performance art where two performers mimic a lion's movements inside a colorful costume. It symbolizes prosperity, good fortune, and the driving away of evil spirits. The tradition dates back over 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty and is performed at Chinese New Year, weddings, business openings, and cultural festivals worldwide.
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Northern lion dance features performers in full lion-shaped costumes with shaggy fur, emphasizing realistic movements and acrobatics. Southern lion dance uses a stylized colorful head operated by one performer while a second performer forms the body, with more emphasis on expressive movements and character. Southern style is more common internationally.
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Size Guide

How to Measure - Bust, Waist, Hips, Height
Women
SizeBust
in | cm		Waist
in | cm		Hips
in | cm		Height
ft-in | cm
XS31-32"
79-81		23-24"
58-61		33-34"
84-86		5'1"-5'3"
155-160
S33-35"
84-89		25-27"
64-69		35-37"
89-94		5'3"-5'5"
160-165
M36-38"
91-97		28-30"
71-76		38-40"
97-102		5'5"-5'7"
165-170
L39-41"
99-104		31-33"
79-84		41-43"
104-109		5'7"-5'9"
170-175
XL42-44"
107-112		34-36"
86-91		44-46"
112-117		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
2XL46"
117		38"
97		48"
122		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
3XL48"
122		40"
102		50"
127		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
4XL50"
127		42"
107		52"
132		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
5XL52"
132		44"
112		54"
137		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
6XL54"
137		46"
117		56"
142		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
7XL56"
142		48"
122		58"
147		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
8XL58"
147		50"
127		60"
152		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
Men
SizeChest
in | cm		Waist
in | cm		Height
ft-in | cm
S34-36"
86-91		28-30"
71-76		5'5"-5'7"
165-170
M38-40"
97-102		32-34"
81-86		5'7"-5'9"
170-175
L42-44"
107-112		36-38"
91-97		5'9"-5'11"
175-180
XL46-48"
117-122		40-42"
102-107		5'11"-6'1"
180-185
2XL48-50"
122-127		42-44"
107-112		5'11"-6'1"
180-185
3XL52"
132		46"
117		5'11"-6'1"
180-185
4XL54"
137		48"
122		5'11"-6'1"
180-185
Kids
SizeAgeHeight
ft-in | cm
1104-53'5"-3'9"
105-114
1206-73'9"-4'3"
115-129
1308-94'3"-4'7"
130-139
14010-114'7"-4'11"
140-149
15012-134'11"-5'3"
150-160
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