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Dragon Run 2017 Into 2018
Oriental Dragon welcomes Year of the Dog
January 1, 2018

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emps well below freezing and brisk northwest winds that pushed the chill factor into the teens did not stop Oriental’s 2017-into-2018 Dragon Run. Despite the frigid air, hundreds of dragon run fans gathered on Hodges Street for the runnings of the traditional Oriental New Year’s dragon and the younger Chinese dragon.

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Oriental Rotarians provided the dressing room for the Dragon and attendants prior to their performance. Blue aura complements of Oriental police car.

Many spectators banged pots and pans – thought to lure the dragon from its South Water Street lair across from the Provision Company — and provided a beat for the dragon teams as they paraded down past The Bean and back again.

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Dragon attendants checked last minute preparations before their early run.
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Hodges Street spectators were collectively smaller in number (than if it had been 60 degrees) but individually bulkier. Bundling up was key.
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Dragon attendants celebrated their state of readiness.
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Marguerite Garrett dressed for the occasion wearing her dragon hat. Her husband, Charlie, dressed for the weather.
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Hot chocolate and warm hugs helped coping with the temps.

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The Dragon emerging.

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Nice smile.
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It’s said that a laying on of the hands provides good luck in the New Year.
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The Dragon’s personal handler leads the procession and provides for its, his, her private security.
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The Bean has always been a focal point for the Running of the Dragon. Diana Romaine Photo
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Sign of the times, Smart Phones playing the roles of Smart Cameras. Diana Romaine Photo
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Is that a Junior Dragon joining the run. Diana Romaine Photo

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The more lithe Chinese dragon was in close pursuit of the Oriental Dragon at the Sunday night dragon run.

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The smaller Dragon exhibited an ability for agile moves. Diana Romaine Photo
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Little Dragon is a spunky sort, almost a contortionist. Diana Romaine Photo
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Demonstrating an ability to twist and turn. Diana Romaine Photo
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Showing off for the assemblage of dragon aficionados. Diana Romaine Photo
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The Croaker was ready and standing by for the midnight drop. Diana Romaine Photo

Posted Monday January 1, 2018 by Ben Casey


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