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.
The Internet is full of web sites boldly claiming that Oriental dance (belly dance) is the oldest dance, an ancient birth ritual, a goddess dance, and thousands of years old. There have also been a number of books published and videos released over the years that make similar claims.