21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Chinese Dragon Lucky Encirclement

On January 22, 2023, the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Dragon Dance Team of Daishi Town, Qianfeng District, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, China took to the streets to dance the dragon amidst the festive sound of gongs and drums, paying New Year's greetings to the citizens. The dragon head and tail looked at each other, symbolizing good luck and sending good wishes for the New Year.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: China
Camera: L1D-20c
Copyright: © Xiujian Zhou