Students at Penncrest High School recently had the chance to enjoy an assembly with the first dragon eye-dotting ceremony ... Qing Lundy, president of the Chinese American Parent Association ...

The group says Saturday’s ceremony showcases the ancient Chinese tradition of painting the eyes on the dragon boats, symbolically “waking up” the revered creatures. Beyond celebrating these ...

Dragon's eye is harvested from the longan tree (Dimocarpus ... It is sometimes used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic for improving palpitations, forgetfulness, and insomnia because ...

Their eyes, round and benevolent, are believed to be the window to their soul, as the Chinese saying goes “painting the pupils when drawing dragons,” meaning the image of a dragon is ...

Every boat bears a fierce-looking dragon head on its bow, with two horns, piercing eyes, and a wide-open mouth filled with sharp teeth. Most Chinese Christians do not see any issue with observing ...