Dragon Festival celebrates Year of the Ox, 24 Jan
Published: 07/01/2009
Event Date: 24/01/2009The Volunteer Hall, Galashiels is the venue for the Year of the Ox celebrations in Galashiels.
On Sat 24 Jan Galashiels will have a distinctly Oriental feel about it. Following the opening of the Festival at noon, visitors will be treated to a variety of entertainment including martial arts demonstration, Chinese Acrobatics, a Circus Troupe, and of course a Lion Dance.
The Dragon Dance, like the Lion Dance plays an important part in Chinese culture. The dragon is regarded as a sacred creature, symbolising power, courage, righteousness and dignity. The colourful dance signifies the end of the year and welcomes a new start.
On Sat 24 Jan Galashiels will have a distinctly Oriental feel about it. Following the opening of the Festival at noon, visitors will be treated to a variety of entertainment including martial arts demonstration, Chinese Acrobatics, a Circus Troupe, and of course a Lion Dance.
The Dragon Dance, like the Lion Dance plays an important part in Chinese culture. The dragon is regarded as a sacred creature, symbolising power, courage, righteousness and dignity. The colourful dance signifies the end of the year and welcomes a new start.