In the Year of the Dragon, Chinese New Year - Free Time begins. In Rome, Prato, Milan and beyond, the community in Italy celebrates.
The Dragon is synonymous with magnanimous power, strength and harmony. The celebrations last two weeks, with numerous public initiatives. The Lion Dance is very famous, with dancers moving lions of different sizes, dancing to the rhythm of music through the streets of the cities. The festival has roots in rites to exorcise evil spirits and to wish good luck and abundance in the new year.