Sydney, February 14 (Reporter Gu Shihong) The Chinese Cultural Center in Sydney, in cooperation with the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritage Society, held a lecture on "The Year of the Dragon" delivered by Sheng Tong, a doctor of humanities and independent scholar from the University of Technology Sydney, on February 14. The event attracted around 30 Sydney culture enthusiasts.
On February 14, local time, the Chinese Cultural Center in Sydney, in cooperation with the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritage Society, held a lecture on "The Year of the Dragon" delivered by Sheng Tong, a doctor of humanities and independent scholar from the University of Technology Sydney, in Sydney. Photo by reporter Gu Shihong.
Supported by rich archaeological and historical documents, Shengtong vividly and detailedly the differences between Chinese dragons and Western dragons in terms of historical and cultural origins and cultural differences. He answered questions about whether the Chinese dragon has a totemic symbol, whether it has religious beliefs and its existence, which triggered in-depth thinking and discussion among the audience.
Sheng Tong pointed out that the concept of "dragon" in China has a long history, dating back more than 8,000 years. Compared with the Western concept of "dragon", the Chinese dragon has a longer history, dating back more than 3,000 years. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes auspiciousness, justice, and strength, and is one of the important symbols of traditional Chinese culture.
On February 14, local time, the Chinese Cultural Center in Sydney, in cooperation with the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritage Society, held a lecture on "The Year of the Dragon" delivered by Sheng Tong, a doctor of humanities and independent scholar from the University of Technology Sydney, in Sydney. Liu Dong, director of the China Cultural Center in Sydney, said that the lecture was part of the "Chinese New Year Celebration" activity of the China Cultural Center in Sydney. Photo by reporter Gu Shihong.
Liu Dong, director of the China Cultural Center in Sydney, said that the lecture was part of the "Chinese New Year Celebration" activity of the China Cultural Center in Sydney. By comparing Chinese dragon culture with Western dragon culture, it aims to let the audience better understand the significance of dragon in Chinese culture, further enhance the understanding of Chinese and Western cultures, and promote exchanges and mutual learning between different cultures. (ENDS).
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