Unlike the other eleven zodiac animals, the dragon is the only fictional deity animal in the zodiac. Nowadays, the sons and daughters of China often mention that they are "descendants of the dragon", and the underlying reason is inseparable from the collective memory of the Chinese nation about the dragon.
Mr. Wen Yiduo pointed out in "Fuxi Kao", "Dragon and Phoenix" and "Dragon Boat Kao" that the Chinese are called "descendants of the dragon" in the legend of the Yellow Emperor era. According to the records of the Five Emperors, the royal families of the Xia and Shang dynasties were all descendants of the Yellow Emperor. In that year, after defeating Emperor Yan and Chiyou, the Yellow Emperor toured the Quartet and summoned the leaders of all the tribes to Pusan, Zhuolu County, and held a political conference, and the world recognized the Yellow Emperor as the co-master. This alliance established a political alliance, so that the various tribes gradually merged, all the tribes of the totem and talisman were abolished, and the prominent points of each totem, such as birds, horses, deer, snakes, cows and fish, were formed, and a new totem - the dragon was formed, which was used as the common totem of everyone. As a result, the birth of the dragon has become a symbol of the great integration and unification of the Chinese nation.
From the mythical creatures of ancient mythology to the multiple connotations of today's cultural symbols, dragons have always played an important role in Chinese cultural traditions. From iconic symbols such as dragon robes, dragon chairs, and dragon chariots, to a variety of celebrations such as dragon boat racing, firecrackers, and wearing red clothes, to allegorical special foods such as dragon beard noodles, all reflect the status and symbolism of dragons in the hearts of Chinese.
In the new era, the spirit of the dragon has been endowed with new connotations and missions, which are embodied in the national spirit of patriotism, peace and friendship, diligence and bravery, and unremitting self-improvement of the Chinese nation. The country's heavy weapon "Kunlong" went to the sky and entered the sea, the "Jiaolong" rode the wind and waves, and the "Snow Dragon 2" Antarctic scientific expedition operation ......The image of the dragon is not only a symbol, but also the emotional belonging and identity of the Chinese. The spirit of the Chinese nation represented by the dragon conforms to the trend of world development and inspires the infinite hope and confidence of the descendants of Yan and Huang for the future.
Today's Chinese, in every big and small dream, continue the spirit of the dragon for thousands of years, which is why the Chinese call themselves "descendants of the dragon".