🐉 Boat Festival

Today, 10 June, 2024, fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, is The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as The Double Fifth Festival.

Many believe that the celebration originated in ancient China based on the suicide of the poet and statesman of the Chu kingdom, Qu Yuan in 278 BCE.

The International Dragon Boat Federation governs Dragon Boat Racing all around the world, as the International community has embraced the sport with ancient roots, while bringing it into the present and future.

How 'bout some images of wee dragons playing in teacups to celebrate?

This seems to be a popular theme, as I have many more delightful images of tiny dragons enjoying a bath in someone's hot beverage.

Maybe they are relaxing after the Dragon Boat Races?

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Charted

"National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. 

Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. 

The day is celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers alike!"

Thankfully my image library has a few pie 'charts' for your entertainment for today's holiday.

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Year of the Dragon

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve).

In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. 

As a symbol of joy, celebration, vitality, success and good fortune, red is the luckiest color in Chinese culture. It's famously used in important events such as weddings and festivals like Chinese New Year. You'll see everything from red lanterns lining the streets to red outfits and red letters pasted on doors

In honor of The Year of the Dragon, I've purchased a red shirt with dragons down the front!

Below are a selection of images taken on my November 2023 holiday to New York City; there were dragons everywhere!

Click on the collage above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle!

Maybe they are sea monsters, but they look like dragons to me.

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Lion, Dragon, or Tiger

Am I one of these...

...or a bit of all three?

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Gems

Love to find feline gems or visual gifts as I wander:

A new pizzeria

Thought this was a cat sticker on a car, but not quite.
Cute, though.

Just flash 'em?!?

In my 'hood; is that a cat, a penguin, or a dragon?

Yes, am thankful for the little presents in life that, when discovered, cause a smile and maybe a wink.

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