As the sun wakes Shanghai and peeks out from behind its imposing skyline of glass and concrete, the promenades along the Huangpu River come alive. There, women of all ages lift long, colorful dragon-shaped cloths into the wind and make them dance to its rhythm, filling the air with pace, energy, and life amid the city’s relentless pulse.

Each day, while the city is still shaking off sleep, the awakening of the dragons signals the start of a new day. It’s a hypnotic ritual, almost lyrical. an elegant, harmonious spectacle that foretells good fortune and prosperity, welcoming a new morning in the Chinese megacity.

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