The original design for the Jamaican flag was a horizontal striped pattern with the same colors as the current flag, but it was rejected because of its similarity to the then flag of Tanganyika which is now part of Tanzania.
The Dragon Dance is a Chinese dance usually performed during the Chinese New Year to bring in good luck and prosperity. The dragons used in these dances are usually made up of sections of bamboo frames draped with silk.
Above is a short clip of a Chinese New Year Dragon Dance at one of the many festivities in South Florida, click on the arrow to see the Dragon Dancers perform together with a team of Lion Dancers and drummers.