【集思晨读 Lewis Day 99 中国文化特辑 】
028 Phoenix
Good morning, everyone! It's Mon., 16th March. I am Lewis saying hello to you all from Yangzhou.
大家周一早上好，今天是三月十六号! 我是Lewis，在扬州给大家晨读！
今天的中国文化特辑跟大家聊 凤凰 Phoenix
1. Legends say that there is a huge beautiful bird with colorful feather and a beautiful voice, which dances elegantly.
2. It is regarded as the Queen of Birds.
3. It brings a peaceful and auspicious atmosphere when she shows up.
4. This is the phoenix, Fenghuang.
5. According to the records of ancient China, celebrations were held after conquering flood.
6. Fenghuang dance to the music during the ceremony.
7. Therefore it is regarded as an auspicious bird.
8. Dragons and Fenghuang are usually mentioned together in China.
9. Dragons represent masculinity, and Fenghuang represent elegance, harmony and auspiciousness.
10. Legends of Fenghuang are passed from generation to generation.
