China News Service, Sydney, February 14 (Reporter Gu Shihong) The Sydney Chinese Cultural Center cooperated with the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritage Society to hold "Year of the Dragon" on February 14 by Sheng Tong, a PhD in humanities from the University of Technology, Sydney and an independent scholar. "Hua Long" lecture. This event attracted about 30 Sydney culture enthusiasts.
On February 14, local time, the Sydney Chinese Cultural Center cooperated with the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritage Society to hold a lecture on "Dragon in the Year of the Dragon" in Sydney, delivered by Sheng Tong, a PhD in humanities from the University of Technology, Sydney and an independent scholar. Photo by reporter Gu Shihong
Shengtong, supported by rich archaeological and historical documents, vividly and in detail explores the differences between Chinese dragons and Western dragons in terms of their historical and cultural origins and cultural differences. He answered questions about whether the Chinese dragon has a totem symbol, whether it has religious beliefs and its existence, which triggered in-depth thinking and discussion among the audience.
Shengtong pointed out that the concept of "dragon" in China has a long history and can be traced back to more than 8,000 years ago. Compared with the Western concept of "dragon", the Chinese dragon has a longer history, existing more than 3,000 years ago. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes luck, justice and strength and is one of the important symbols of traditional Chinese culture.
On February 14, local time, the Sydney Chinese Cultural Center cooperated with the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritage Society to hold a lecture on "Dragon in the Year of the Dragon" in Sydney, delivered by Sheng Tong, a PhD in humanities from the University of Technology, Sydney and an independent scholar. Liu Dong, director of the Sydney Chinese Cultural Center, said that this lecture was part of the Sydney Chinese Cultural Center’s “Celebrate New Year in the Center” activities. Photo by reporter Gu Shihong
Liu Dong, director of the Sydney Chinese Cultural Center, said that this lecture was part of the Sydney Chinese Cultural Center’s “Celebrate New Year in the Center” activities. By comparing Chinese dragon and Western dragon culture, it aims to allow the audience to better understand the significance of dragons in Chinese culture, further enhance their understanding of Chinese and Western cultures, and promote exchanges and mutual learning between different cultures. (over)