Chongyi Dragon Lantern Making Skills (Third Batch Provincial Level) The dragon is the totem of the Chinese nation. Playing with dragons is one of the traditional cultural and entertainment activities loved by the common people. The making of dragon lanterns is an important part of the entire dragon dance activity. Dragon lanterns are generally divided into five parts: dragon head lantern, dragon body lantern, dragon tail lantern, dragon skin lantern and bead lantern. The raw materials are bamboo, wood, paper and cloth. Wang Xiaoliang, a member of Miaobei Group, Yangmeisi Village, Yangmei Town, Chongyi County, has won the recognition of dragon lantern lovers for his unique craftsmanship and vivid shapes. The "dragon lanterns" he made are sold well in more than 50 neighboring towns. The dragon lanterns made by Wang Xiaoliang have long upper and lower jaws, large mouths, protruding tiger teeth, colorful beads in the mouth, and can rotate flexibly. The dragon whiskers are elastic, the dragon eyes are round, and the dragon horns are full. There are usually more than two candle sockets in the dragon head. The dragon body is usually odd. The dragons he made are divided into big dragons (more than 13 sections), medium dragons (7-9 sections), and small dragons (3 sections). Now they are mostly three, seven or nine sections, each with a candle socket. The three-section dragon body he made is 3m long, of which the dragon head is 60cm long, 25cm wide, 40cm high, and the wooden handle is 80cm. The shape is realistic, the colors are bright, and it is lifelike.