The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China, and it is also a common event for Chinese people around the world. At this time, many people will choose to reunite with their families, enjoy food, watch the Spring Festival Gala, set off firecrackers, greet the New Year, and receive red envelopes. However, for some anime fans, there is another fun to the Spring Festival, and that is to catch up.
Chasing manga refers to the act of watching anime and comics. Anime fans will use their free time during the Spring Festival to ** their favorite or new animations and comics to satisfy their hobbies. Some anime fans will even stay up late and watch one or several works in one go to experience a "cool" feeling.
So, why do anime fans chase after the Chinese New Year? What does this have to do with the cultural significance of dragons?
First of all, we must know that the dragon is a symbol of China and a totem of the Chinese nation. The dragon represents authority, dignity, wisdom, courage, auspiciousness, ruiqi, and so on. Dragons have a profound influence on Chinese history and culture. From ancient times to the present, the Chinese have called themselves "descendants of the dragon" and have a sense of awe and worship for the dragon.
And anime, as a modern cultural form, is also inspired and influenced by dragons. In many anime works, we can see the figure of the dragon, or the element of the dragon. For example, Japan's "Dragon Ball", "Dragon Nest", "Dragon and Tiger", "Dragon Lady Seven Seven Buried Treasures", etc., are all anime with dragon themes or backgrounds. In these works, the dragon is not only a powerful creature, but also a spiritual symbol that brings strength, hope, dreams, adventure, fantasy and much more.
Secondly, we need to know that the Spring Festival is the Lunar New Year and a new beginning. At this time, people want to get off to a good start and have a good year. And the dragon, as an auspicious beast, is also a kind of New Year's meaning. During the Spring Festival, people will use various ways to express their respect and prayers for the dragon. For example, dragon dance, sticking the dragon gate, putting the finishing touch, wearing dragon robes, eating dragon beard noodles, drinking Longjing tea, and so on. These are all in order to let yourself be contaminated with some dragon breath, get the protection of the dragon, and let yourself be like a dragon in the new year, soaring and prosperous, and everything will go well.
And anime, as a form of entertainment, is also a New Year's greeting. During the Spring Festival, many anime works will launch some special programs or add some festive elements to bring joy and blessings to the audience. For example, the anime "Demon Slayer" will release a movie "Demon Slayer: Infinite Train Chapter" during the Spring Festival in 2024, which tells the story of the protagonist Tanjiro and his friends in a fierce battle with the oni clan on a train, as well as their growth and relationship. This movie is not only an action-adventure masterpiece, but also a warm and emotional masterpiece, which brings a feeling of "burning" to the audience and a feeling of "warmth" to the audience.
Finally, we need to know that the Spring Festival is a tradition and an innovation. At this time, people not only have to follow some customs, but also adapt to some changes. The dragon, as a traditional cultural symbol, is also an innovative cultural resource. In different eras, different regions, and different fields, dragons have different manifestations and meanings. The dragon is not only a symbol of conservatism, but also a symbol of openness, able to blend with various cultures and arts to create new beauty and value.
Animation, as an innovative cultural product, is also a traditional cultural inheritance. In different countries, different styles, and different themes, anime has different characteristics and charms. Anime is not only a popular art, but also a profound art that can reflect people's thoughts and emotions and convey people's ideals and beliefs.
To sum up, anime fans want to chase after the Spring Festival because anime and dragons have a close connection, which can bring people a different Spring Festival experience. Anime and dragons are both an expression of culture, an attitude to life, and a spiritual pursuit. In this Year of the Dragon, let's chase the manga together, feel the charm of the dragon, enjoy the breath of the dragon, and bless the future of the dragon!
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