Long's reference is the Year of the Dragon of Lunar New Year The Dragon, also known as Loong, (simplified Chinese: 龙; traditional Chinese: 龍) is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 辰, pronounced Chen. The dragon is an authoritative animal, a symbol of imperial power in China. Its image has recently been seen in the Celestial Empire on many things and buildings associated with the supreme power. But commoners could not "touch" the divine Dragon, it could lead to serious punishment. As a symbol of the year, the Dragon is not so severe at all! It is believed that under his patronage there are always almost the most successful years. According to legend, the animals took their places in the cycle of time. A contest arranged by the Jade Emperor. The beautiful Dragon was the fifth and was immediately spotted by the Jade Emperor, who said that the Dragon's son could be the sixth. But the son of the Dragon did not come with him that day.