Hey! Chinese loong is not fire-breathing dragon

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Hey! Chinese loong is not fire-breathing dragon

STORY: Hey! Chinese loong is not the fire-breathing dragon SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese loong's elements 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN XINYUAN, Professor with Beihang University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN XINYUAN, Professor with Beihang University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES LALONDE, American living in Beijing STORYLINE: With the Lunar New Year approaching, Chinese loong has adorned gold jewelry, gift boxes and street festoons. 　　 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN XINYUAN, Professor with Beihang University "The Chinese loong is a beautiful fusion of animals born out of people's imagination. It is the only virtual zodiac animal that represents a combination of many animal parts." The image of the legendary animal varied in different dynasties in China. Today, a typical loong is described as having a snake's body, a horse's head, an eagle's talons and a deer's antlers. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN XINYU

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