Do you know Melbourne city is the home to the largest Chinese dragon in the world?
This majestic Millennium Dragon is over 3 metres high,
requires eight people just to carry the head, and has over 100 dragon legs!
During its usual rest days, the dragon hibernates in the Chinese Museum of
Melbourne, proudly winding its way down from the ground floor to the lower
ground floor of the building, while pompously displaying its regal body of
embroidered fabrics, fur and sequins to the curious visitors.
The dragon is awakened during the Chinese Spring Festival
(January or February each year) and the Moomba Festival (in March, coinciding
with the Labour Day long weekend), when it would ostentatiously show off its
grandeur by parading the city streets with the accompaniment of a massive group
of musical percussion, carriers of traditional banners, lanterns and lion dance
troupes.
Surely a spectacle you do not want to miss! Even our
Melbourne tram needs to halt its journey to give way and pay homage to its
majestic appearance!
Your next chance to sight the glamorous dragon is on 14
March 2016 at the Moomba Parade along St Kilda Road. For more information, see:
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Moomba/Parade
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