What is the significance of folklore about the Year of the Tiger?

The Year of the Tiger is one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs in China. Tigers are brave and powerful animals, representing fierce strength and authority. In the traditional culture of China, people think that the tiger is one of the gods, with magical ability and magic power, and is regarded as a majestic beast.

In the Year of the Tiger, there are many traditional folk activities. The most famous are "lion dancing" and "setting off firecrackers". During the Spring Festival, people often organize lion dances and dragon dances. Lion dance is a traditional custom, which is used to express good luck and exorcism. Setting off firecrackers is to drive away evil spirits and disasters and pray for peace and health.

With the progress of society, modern folk activities in the Year of the Tiger have become more diversified. For example, some cities will hold exhibitions with the theme of the Year of the Tiger to show the cultural value of the tiger. At the same time, some games, applications and cartoon images with the theme of the Year of the Tiger have appeared on the Internet, attracting the attention of many young people. The folk custom of the Year of the Tiger is no longer a simple form of traditional lion dancing and firecrackers, but a fusion and innovation of various cultural elements.