Move over, TikTok challenges—the real viral trend is 360 years old! 🪑 In Anshan Village (Zhejiang Province), locals kicked off 2025’s Year of the Snake celebrations with a jaw-dropping 'wooden stool dragon' dance. Imagine 360 meters of linked stools snaking through lantern-lit streets like a living puzzle—no CGI needed! 🏮
Tradition Meets TikTok Era
Called ban deng long, this folk art turns humble stools into a symbol of unity and power. Villagers carried the dragon for hours, proving ancient traditions still slay in the age of viral reels. 💪 'It’s like a giant cultural group project,' laughed one participant, 'but way cooler than your high school diorama.'
Why Snakes Love Stools 🐍
2025’s Lunar New Year (starting Feb. 10) honors the snake—a symbol of wisdom in Chinese culture. But in Xianju County, dragons steal the show: their wooden beast represents community strength. 'Every stool is a family’s story,' explained elder Chen Wei. 'Together, they become something magical.'
PS: Mark your calendars—next year’s festivities will include lion dances, temple fairs, and enough dumplings to break the internet. 🥟🔥
