Years of Dragon 2012
Fifth in the Twelve Year Cycle and the most regal of the signs, the Dragon is self-assured, brave, passionate, conceited,
and quick-tempered. Dragons are the free spirits of theChinese Zodiac and are born monarchs. Dragons must be free
and uninhibited as restrictions blow out their creative spark that is ready to ‑ ame into life. The Dragon is a beautiful
creature, colourful and ‑ amboyant. With bundles of energy, gifted and irrepressible, everything the Dragon does is on
a grand scale.
However, this behaviour is innate and is not meant for show. Because they are con dent and fearless in the face of
challenge, they are inevitably successful.
People born in the year of the Dragon usually make it to the top. But, they must be aware that too much enthusiasm can
leave them tired and unfulfilled. They find pleasure in helping others, and one can always count on their help. Their
generous personalities enable them to attract friends, but at heart they are rather solitary. They can also be irritable and
stubborn. The Dragon is a real big mouth and their words often outrun their thoughts. Nevertheless, their opinions are
worth listening to and their advice is always good. Those born in the year of the Dragon like to spend money and are
charitable with others.
They are financial risk-takers and are usually successful. They will always be straightforward in financial dealings and
can always be trusted.
If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. If you try to confront the dragon it will overpower you. If you ride the dragon,
you will take advantage of its might and power.
Famous Dragons are: Jeffery Archer, Roseanne Barr, Juliette Binoche, Pierce Brosnan, Sandra Bullock, Courtney Cox,
Colin Farrell, Rupert Grint, David Hasselhoff, Tom Jones, Grace Kelly, John Lennon, Courtney Love, Liam Neeson,
Al Pacino, Rihanna, Isabella Rossellini, Ringo Starr, The A Teams Mr. T and Reese Witherspoon.
The Dragon gets on best with those born in the year of the Rat, Monkey and Rabbit but not with the Dog.
The years of the Dragon are 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
In 2011, Dublin City was awarded Intercultural City status as part of the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities project,
and DCNYF was cited as ‘an excellent example of a truly intercultural event’ by Robert Palmer, Director of Culture and
Cultural Heritage at the Council of Europe.
Date/Time:
Sunday Jan 22nd 12:00-18:00
Venue: Temple Bar Meeting House Square, Dublin 2
Introduction: To welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, DCNYF together with Asia Market, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Dublin City Council present a Chinese carnival. In this very special year we have commissioned a unique Irish dragon designed and produced at a Shaolin Temple in Hong Kong and brought to Ireland for the Year of the Dragon. This special performance by Yung Ling Aca...more
Venue: Temple Bar Meeting House Square, Dublin 2
Introduction: To welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, DCNYF together with Asia Market, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Dublin City Council present a Chinese carnival. In this very special year we have commissioned a unique Irish dragon designed and produced at a Shaolin Temple in Hong Kong and brought to Ireland for the Year of the Dragon. This special performance by Yung Ling Aca...more
Date/Time:
Saturday 4th Feb 2012 11am-4pm
Venue: Sportsco, South Lotts Road, Ringsend Dublin 4
Introduction: All Doubles( Men, Women and Mixed) Entry Fee: €5.00 Tel:01:6687022 for directions. Prizes will be awarded. The competition will be run according to the rules and regulations set out in the Badminton Union of Ireland. There is no age restriction but you must be able to play Badminton.
Venue: Sportsco, South Lotts Road, Ringsend Dublin 4
Introduction: All Doubles( Men, Women and Mixed) Entry Fee: €5.00 Tel:01:6687022 for directions. Prizes will be awarded. The competition will be run according to the rules and regulations set out in the Badminton Union of Ireland. There is no age restriction but you must be able to play Badminton.
Date/Time:
Weekend 28th & 29th Jan
Venue: Kildare Village
Introduction: Visit Kildare Village over the weekend of the 28th and 29th January as there will be a number of traditional and contemporary entertainment acts in the Village such as vibrant Lion and Dragon Dance displays and Tai Chi classes. Kildare Village will also welcome two of the opera singers from the Opera in the Open who will perform in the Village over the course of the weekend. Delight littl...more
Venue: Kildare Village
Introduction: Visit Kildare Village over the weekend of the 28th and 29th January as there will be a number of traditional and contemporary entertainment acts in the Village such as vibrant Lion and Dragon Dance displays and Tai Chi classes. Kildare Village will also welcome two of the opera singers from the Opera in the Open who will perform in the Village over the course of the weekend. Delight littl...more
Date/Time:
2012
Venue: Chester Beatty Library
Introduction: Community Ambassador Programme - FREE guided tour in Mandarin DUBLIN’S Chester Beatty Library has released its schedule of Mandarin-language tours from January-August, 2012. Chinese expats, Mandarin students and tour operators targeting the Chinese visitor might like to take note. The tours are scheduled at 2pm on Jan 15th, Feb 18th, Mar 10th, Apr 14th, May 12th, Jun 9th, Jul 7th and ...more
Venue: Chester Beatty Library
Introduction: Community Ambassador Programme - FREE guided tour in Mandarin DUBLIN’S Chester Beatty Library has released its schedule of Mandarin-language tours from January-August, 2012. Chinese expats, Mandarin students and tour operators targeting the Chinese visitor might like to take note. The tours are scheduled at 2pm on Jan 15th, Feb 18th, Mar 10th, Apr 14th, May 12th, Jun 9th, Jul 7th and ...more
Date/Time:
Jan 20th - Feb 3rd
Venue: Dublin City Public Libraries
Introduction: Although dragons are usually associated with Asia, these mythical creatures can be found in fairy tales and folklore all over the world, including Celtic Ireland. Join us in Dublin City Public Libraries to explore dragon myths from China and Ireland. Ard Dru Con Connor will tell thrilling tales about Celtic dragons and heroes; and Sifu Nicky Costello will dem...more
Venue: Dublin City Public Libraries
Introduction: Although dragons are usually associated with Asia, these mythical creatures can be found in fairy tales and folklore all over the world, including Celtic Ireland. Join us in Dublin City Public Libraries to explore dragon myths from China and Ireland. Ard Dru Con Connor will tell thrilling tales about Celtic dragons and heroes; and Sifu Nicky Costello will dem...more
Date/Time:
Nov 17th 2011-Feb 26th 2012
Venue: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle
Introduction: This exhibition is devoted to images of China by Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921). Born in Edinburgh Thomson rst travelled to East Asia in 1862, where he set up a professional photographic studio. Fascinated by local cultures, Thomson returned in 1868, settling in Hong Kong. Over the next four years he made extensive trips to Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing, China...more
Venue: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle
Introduction: This exhibition is devoted to images of China by Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921). Born in Edinburgh Thomson rst travelled to East Asia in 1862, where he set up a professional photographic studio. Fascinated by local cultures, Thomson returned in 1868, settling in Hong Kong. Over the next four years he made extensive trips to Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing, China...more
Date/Time:
Friday Jan 27th
Venue: Helix and School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies, Dublin City University
Introduction: Following the screening of Jia Zhangke’s film 24 City at the Helix, DCU, special guest Robert Hamilton, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University will give a lecture on Zhangke’s films in the School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (SALIS) DCU. A series of film shorts will be also be screened at the Helix. ...more
Venue: Helix and School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies, Dublin City University
Introduction: Following the screening of Jia Zhangke’s film 24 City at the Helix, DCU, special guest Robert Hamilton, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University will give a lecture on Zhangke’s films in the School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (SALIS) DCU. A series of film shorts will be also be screened at the Helix. ...more
Date/Time:
Sunday Jan 29th 12:00-16:00
Venue: Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Introduction: Collecting antique Chinese porcelain: patterns, provenance and pitfalls Professor Alan Fletcher MRIA in association with Sheppard’s Irish Auction House Following on from our very successful first look at the theme of Chinese porcelain in 2011, this illustrated lecture will continue the exploration into the fascinating world of antique Chinese porcelain, explaining t...more
Venue: Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Introduction: Collecting antique Chinese porcelain: patterns, provenance and pitfalls Professor Alan Fletcher MRIA in association with Sheppard’s Irish Auction House Following on from our very successful first look at the theme of Chinese porcelain in 2011, this illustrated lecture will continue the exploration into the fascinating world of antique Chinese porcelain, explaining t...more
Date/Time:
Feb 5th onwards
Venue: St. Anne's Park
Introduction: A new Chinese “Suzhou” Garden will be opened in Dublin to celebrate the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival - in the Year of the Dragon 2012 The garden is located within the 'Clocktower Model Gardens', off the Main Avenue in St. Anne's Park, Raheny and It is accessed from the Garden for Patio & Miniature Roses, via the Herbaceous Borders. There is a link on the Coun...more
Venue: St. Anne's Park
Introduction: A new Chinese “Suzhou” Garden will be opened in Dublin to celebrate the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival - in the Year of the Dragon 2012 The garden is located within the 'Clocktower Model Gardens', off the Main Avenue in St. Anne's Park, Raheny and It is accessed from the Garden for Patio & Miniature Roses, via the Herbaceous Borders. There is a link on the Coun...more
Date/Time:
Wednesday Feb 1st, 8pm
Venue: The Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
Introduction: Sponsored by the Overseas Chinese A fairs Office (OCAO) of China’s State Council and the China Overseas Exchanges Association (COEA), Cultures of China, Festival of Spring presents art performances overseas during the Chinese Lunar New Year bringing the spirit of unity, harmony and peace to wherever it goes. On Wednesday 1st February, at 8 pm, the troupe will ...more
Venue: The Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
Introduction: Sponsored by the Overseas Chinese A fairs Office (OCAO) of China’s State Council and the China Overseas Exchanges Association (COEA), Cultures of China, Festival of Spring presents art performances overseas during the Chinese Lunar New Year bringing the spirit of unity, harmony and peace to wherever it goes. On Wednesday 1st February, at 8 pm, the troupe will ...more
Date/Time:
Saturday Jan 21st 19:30
Venue: Temple Bar Meeting House Square
Introduction: Due to great interest in the DCC Opera in the Open sponsored by Kildare Village we are sold out. There may be some tickets available on the night due to cancellations or non- arrivals and if anyone wishes to wait until we have seated all attending we may be able to allow a small number of extra people in. As Meeting House Square has a limited seating capacity we cannot guarantee ideal viewing i...more
Venue: Temple Bar Meeting House Square
Introduction: Due to great interest in the DCC Opera in the Open sponsored by Kildare Village we are sold out. There may be some tickets available on the night due to cancellations or non- arrivals and if anyone wishes to wait until we have seated all attending we may be able to allow a small number of extra people in. As Meeting House Square has a limited seating capacity we cannot guarantee ideal viewing i...more
Date/Time:
Weekends Jan 28th and 29th
Venue: Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Introduction: Meet our Asian Animals and the Zoo Keepers That Take Care of Them Keeper talks as well as special Asian enrichment activities, will take place throughout the weekend of January 28th & 29th showcasing our Asian animals most natural behaviours. These special talks will focus on our Asian residents such as the Sumatran tigers, Chinese red pandas, Asian elephants and Asian otters. Follo...more
Venue: Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Introduction: Meet our Asian Animals and the Zoo Keepers That Take Care of Them Keeper talks as well as special Asian enrichment activities, will take place throughout the weekend of January 28th & 29th showcasing our Asian animals most natural behaviours. These special talks will focus on our Asian residents such as the Sumatran tigers, Chinese red pandas, Asian elephants and Asian otters. Follo...more
Date/Time:
Friday 20th to Monday 23rd Jan
Venue: Various Cinemas
Introduction: DCNYF are delighted to host the second season of Chinese film in the Year of the Dragon. The DCNYF Chinese Film Festival, in association with Etihad Airways has chosen a number of films to celebrate this Spring Festival. We will launch the festival with Sacri ce by Chen Kaige on Friday 20th January and the closing film will be Zhang Yimou's Under the Hawthorn Tree on Chinese New Year&r...more
Venue: Various Cinemas
Introduction: DCNYF are delighted to host the second season of Chinese film in the Year of the Dragon. The DCNYF Chinese Film Festival, in association with Etihad Airways has chosen a number of films to celebrate this Spring Festival. We will launch the festival with Sacri ce by Chen Kaige on Friday 20th January and the closing film will be Zhang Yimou's Under the Hawthorn Tree on Chinese New Year&r...more
Date/Time:
Friday Jan 27th 08:30-14:00
Venue: Wood Quay Venue, Dublin City Council, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
Introduction: Dublin City Council in partnership with Treasury China Trust and Ethiad Airways present a seminar on Sino-Irish business. Speakers from: Treasury Holdings, Etihad Airways, Irish Exporters Association, Tipperary Crystal, Asia Market and the Chinese Embassy in Ireland. The seminar will focus on the positive achievements by individual entrepreneurs and the opportuniti...more
Venue: Wood Quay Venue, Dublin City Council, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
Introduction: Dublin City Council in partnership with Treasury China Trust and Ethiad Airways present a seminar on Sino-Irish business. Speakers from: Treasury Holdings, Etihad Airways, Irish Exporters Association, Tipperary Crystal, Asia Market and the Chinese Embassy in Ireland. The seminar will focus on the positive achievements by individual entrepreneurs and the opportuniti...more
Date/Time:
7-10pm Friday Jan 27th 2012
Venue: National College of Ireland
Introduction: This Karaoke competition is organised by the Asia Cultural Centre (www.accireland.ie) and the Irish Fujian Association. Prizes include: FIRST prize: NCI 1000 euro scholarship + iPad SECOND prize: Android tablet computer THIRD prize: Android phone More info please go to www.accireland.ie and www.king7.ie
Venue: National College of Ireland
Introduction: This Karaoke competition is organised by the Asia Cultural Centre (www.accireland.ie) and the Irish Fujian Association. Prizes include: FIRST prize: NCI 1000 euro scholarship + iPad SECOND prize: Android tablet computer THIRD prize: Android phone More info please go to www.accireland.ie and www.king7.ie
Date/Time:
Saturday Jan 21st 15:00-16:00
Venue: The Hugh Lane
Introduction: From 03:00 to 04:00 pm, celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon in this lantern making workshop for 3-6 year olds with artist Mary Noonan. Please contact the Gallery Reception on 01 2225564 to book your place.
Venue: The Hugh Lane
Introduction: From 03:00 to 04:00 pm, celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon in this lantern making workshop for 3-6 year olds with artist Mary Noonan. Please contact the Gallery Reception on 01 2225564 to book your place.
Date/Time:
Tuesday Jan 17th 19:00
Venue: UCD Applied Language Centre, 1st Floor Daedalus Building, Belfield Campus
Introduction: Public lecture by Dr George X Zhang, formerly Director of University of London SOAS Language Centre & the London Confucius Institute The current worldwide demand to learn Chinese poses challenges including the shortage of qualified personnel, effective learning & teaching materials and relevant research. This overview of developments in teaching Chinese in Europe (especially t...more
Venue: UCD Applied Language Centre, 1st Floor Daedalus Building, Belfield Campus
Introduction: Public lecture by Dr George X Zhang, formerly Director of University of London SOAS Language Centre & the London Confucius Institute The current worldwide demand to learn Chinese poses challenges including the shortage of qualified personnel, effective learning & teaching materials and relevant research. This overview of developments in teaching Chinese in Europe (especially t...more
Date/Time:
Thursday Feb 2nd 9am-1pm
Venue: Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2
Introduction: Dublin is the European Capital of Science in 2012. To mark this prestigious event, DCNYF will host a Sino-Irish Science Seminar on Astronomy and Sino-Irish links in TCD Science Gallery. Speakers will include The Earl of Rosse, Brendan Parsons on ‘Telescopes and Stars at Birr Castle’ and Brian Harvey on ‘The Chinese Space Exploration Programme&rsqu...more
Venue: Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2
Introduction: Dublin is the European Capital of Science in 2012. To mark this prestigious event, DCNYF will host a Sino-Irish Science Seminar on Astronomy and Sino-Irish links in TCD Science Gallery. Speakers will include The Earl of Rosse, Brendan Parsons on ‘Telescopes and Stars at Birr Castle’ and Brian Harvey on ‘The Chinese Space Exploration Programme&rsqu...more
Date/Time:
Sunday Feb 5th, 2012
Venue: Irish Wheelchair Association Blackheath Drive Clontarf Dublin 3
Introduction: Men’s open Women’s open Mixed Doubles Entry Fee: €5.00 Registration at 8.30am. Competition starts at 9am and will finish approx 6pm. ...more
Venue: Irish Wheelchair Association Blackheath Drive Clontarf Dublin 3
Introduction: Men’s open Women’s open Mixed Doubles Entry Fee: €5.00 Registration at 8.30am. Competition starts at 9am and will finish approx 6pm. ...more
Date/Time:
Jan 20th to Feb 26th
Venue: Gallery of Photography, Meeting House Squate, Temple Bar, D2
Introduction: To celebrate Chinese New Year 2012, the Gallery of Photography is presenting the Irish premiere of The Opera, Varvara Shavrova’s spellbinding work on traditional Peking Opera. The Opera is an artist’s insight into the fragile world of the Peking Opera, one of the most revered artforms of the Chinese national scene. The work focuses on the transformation from male to fema...more
Venue: Gallery of Photography, Meeting House Squate, Temple Bar, D2
Introduction: To celebrate Chinese New Year 2012, the Gallery of Photography is presenting the Irish premiere of The Opera, Varvara Shavrova’s spellbinding work on traditional Peking Opera. The Opera is an artist’s insight into the fragile world of the Peking Opera, one of the most revered artforms of the Chinese national scene. The work focuses on the transformation from male to fema...more
Date/Time:
Wednesday 25th Jan 18:00
Venue: DARC Space, North Great Georges St, Dublin 1
Introduction: DCNYF will host a series of lectures in 2012 with key institutions across the city. To mark the Beijing-Dublin twinning agreement which was signed earlier in 2011, the Lord Mayor has inaugurated a new annual commemorative lecture ‘The Lord Mayor’s Chinese New Year Lecture’. This year the theme will be ‘Would a Chinatown work in...more
Venue: DARC Space, North Great Georges St, Dublin 1
Introduction: DCNYF will host a series of lectures in 2012 with key institutions across the city. To mark the Beijing-Dublin twinning agreement which was signed earlier in 2011, the Lord Mayor has inaugurated a new annual commemorative lecture ‘The Lord Mayor’s Chinese New Year Lecture’. This year the theme will be ‘Would a Chinatown work in...more
