THE CHINESE DRAGON is a good and gracious creature and is believed to be the Ruler of Lakes and Rivers. He is a symbol of strength, heroism and optimism. When he first appeared in the sky at the birth of an heir to the throne, peace and prosperity came to all for many years, and so he is also a symbol of good fortune.
NANCY BLOOMFIELD, volunteer at Lake Kaweah with the Army Corps of Engineers, has been working with the students of Three Rivers Union School to create their very own dancing dragon for Chinese New Year. On her initial visit to Three Rivers in October, Nancy was inspired by the foothill fog, the mythical home of dragons. She taught art in Virginia and owned a martial arts school as well – her love of both gave her the idea for creating the dragon.
SEVEN STUDENTS make up the dragon and, together with Amy Dolcourt-McElroy, art director at TRUS, Nancy will lead the dragon through town, the first leg starting at Nadi's Studio at 11:00 and ending at Anne Lang's. They will then carpool to the Village Market center, and end the day at Calle Jasmin 198 Gallery for cookies. Support the art program at TRUS and come out for this highlight of the Chinese New Year festivities.