A
legendary creature in Chinese mythology and folklore, the dragon is a
traditional symbol of power, strength, and good luck. The Forum Shops at
Caesars is sharing this fabled creature in a big way by welcoming a 22-ft.
long, 6-ft. wide and 12-ft. high dragon to the world-renowned retail
destination.
Displayed
on the Fortuna Terrace near the entrance to The Forum Shops from Caesars Palace
casino for the public to enjoy, the massive 950-lb steel-framed dragon is
covered in 30,000 red and amber LED lights, many of which flicker, giving the
mythical beast a vibrant look and dynamic feel.
Created
by the imaginative design team of Studio Artefact for The Forum Shops, the
dazzling dragon sits upon a lush red carpet surrounded by hand-painted wood
pillars, gold fencing and red velvet ropes.
While
the Chinese New Year begins on February 19, 2015 and it is the Year of the
Sheep, the traditional Chinese dragon will be on display at The Forum Shops
beginning in January and throughout the Chinese New Year celebratory season.
To
further mark Chinese New Year, The Forum Shops at Caesars will again welcome
students from the Meadows School, who will perform the traditional dragon parade
throughout The Forum Shops at Caesars on Thursday, Feb. 19 beginning at 10 a.m.
The cast of singers and dancers includes 120 Meadows students – 60 from
kindergarten and 60 from fifth grade plus the school’s very special guest,
founder and Mayor of Las Vegas Carolyn Goodman.
The
Year of the Sheep is considered an auspicious year that brings luck and good
things. This marks the 19th consecutive year The Meadows School has performed
at The Forum Shops for this annual celebration.
Photo
credit: (C) Jim Decker
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