Chinese Dragon Tattoo

Chinese Dragon Tattoo

The Celestial Chinese dragon tattoo is comparable as the symbol of the Chinese culture and race itself. Chinese people around the world, proudly proclaim themselves "Lung Tik Chuan Ren" (Descendents of the Dragon). Chinese Dragons are referred to as the divine mythical creature that brings with it the most ultimate abundance, prosperity and good fortune. 

As the emblem of the Emperor and the Imperial command, the legend of the Chinese dragon tattoo permeates the ancient Chinese people or civilization and shaped their culture until today. Its benevolence signifies greatness, goodness and great blessings. 

The Chinese Dragon, or "Lung" , symbolizes power and excellence, valance and boldness, heroism and great perseverance, nobility and divinity. A Chinese dragon overcomes obstacles until success is his. He is energetic, decisive, optimistic, intelligent and ambitious. 

Unlike the the terrible negative energies associated with Western Dragons, most Eastern Chinese dragon tattoo are beautiful, friendly, and greatly wise. They are the angels of the Orient. Instead of being hated, they are loved and worshiped by the Chinese. Temples and shrines have been built to honour the dragons, for they control the rain, rivers, lakes, and seas. Many Chinese cities have pagodas where people used to burn incense and pray to the divine dragons. The Black Dragon Pool Chapel, near Peking, was reserved for the Empress and her court.