As the Year of Dragon approaches, the vibrant spirit of this auspicious occasion permeates the air. The Loong, deeply entrenched in Chinese culture, symbolizes dignity, prestige and auspiciousness.

Elevate the festive ambiance in your home by adorning it with creative cultural products featuring the revered Loong element. Here are some carefully curated selections:

Exquisite goodie bags by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

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Indulge in the warmth of these felt-made goodie bags, each containing two boxes of red tea and a dragon doll aptly named "honglonglong" which is homophonic with "red dragon" in Chinese and onomatopoeic words of thundering.

Perfume sachets and thermos cups by the Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence in Shanghai

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[Photo/WeChat account: xuhuilvyou]

Inspired by the timeless collections within the Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence, the Loong-patterned perfume sachets and thermos cups pay homage to a sachet once worn by Soong Ching Ling herself.

Enchanting dragon dolls by the Huang Daopo Memorial Park

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[Photo/WeChat account: xuhuilvyou]

Crafted with cotton and dyed with natural plant-based pigments, these dragon dolls embody tradition and artistry.

DIY art sets by Wanping Theater

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[Photo/WeChat account: xuhuilvyou]

[Photo/WeChat account: xuhuilvyou]

Calling all DIY enthusiasts! Unleash your creativity with a wide array of art sets featuring dragons, Peking opera hats and blossoms, thoughtfully designed with your artistic endeavors in mind.

Creative cultural products by Shanghai Natural History Museum

The Shanghai Natural History Museum, in collaboration with the Shanghai Art Century Gallery, has unveiled a range of creative cultural products. These include handbags and blind boxes featuring small sculptures.

The "China Loong" handbag. [Photo/WeChat account: news_box]

Blind boxes featuring small sculptures. [Photo/WeChat account: news_box]

Creative cultural products by Qing Post Office

Fridge magnets

Collaborating with renowned calligraphy artist Huang Xinping, the Qing Post Office has co-designed two types of fridge magnets – those crafted from soft magnetic materials and those made from epoxy.

Fridge magnets in the shape of Spring Festival couplets with lucky words [Photo/WeChat account: qptour]

Dragon dolls

Inspired by the Qing Post Office mascot, these dolls are crafted from soft cotton and denim, offering a delightful and comforting tactile experience.

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Red envelopes

Embodying the elusive nature of the Dragon, the envelopes are themed on "The Dragon Brings Good Luck", reflecting traditional beliefs.

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Postcards and bucket bags

Featuring six distinct images of the dragon, with each postcard representing aspirations for safety, fulfillment of dreams, prosperity, wisdom, health, and romance, the Qing Post Office has also introduced bucket bags adorned with the same imagery.

A view of the postcards. [Photo/WeChat account: qptour]

A bucket bag goes on display. [Photo/WeChat account: qptour]

Embrace the essence of the upcoming Lunar New Year by adding these remarkable handmade cultural treasures to your home, each a celebration of the revered Loong.

 

Sources: "xuhuilvyou" WeChat account, "news_box" WeChat account, "qptour" WeChat account