Visitors at a Chongqing aquarium got a splash of Lunar New Year magic this week as divers staged an underwater dragon dance in Shapingba District. The dazzling performance featured a shimmering dragon prop twirling through tanks and chasing a traditional 'dragon ball' – combining ancient folklore with aquatic spectacle!
With the Year of the Dragon starting February 10, local organizers are leaning hard into dragon-themed festivities. 'It felt like watching a real-life Avatar scene,' said one visitor, capturing the blend of tech and tradition.
Why dragons in water? Ancient Chinese legends credit these mythical creatures with controlling rain and rivers – perfect symbolism for a city built along the Yangtze. The aquarium show is part of Chongqing's growing list of cultural innovations bridging generations ahead of Spring Festival family reunions.
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The dazzling performance featured a shimmering dragon prop twirling through tanks and chasing a traditional 'dragon ball' – combining ancient folklore with aquatic spectacle!
'It felt like watching a real-life Avatar scene,' said one visitor, capturing the blend of tech and tradition. 
The aquarium show is part of Chongqing's growing list of cultural innovations bridging generations ahead of Spring Festival family reunions.
