Chinese all over the world celebrated Chinese New Year on 19 February 2015, ushering in the Wooden Goat. With the galloping away of the Horse, this New Year is expected to be much calmer; opening up new windows for reflection, compassion and appreciating what has been accomplished in the previous year. Combined with the regenerative characteristics of wood, creativity is expected to be at its optimum.
Below are just some photos of how I would like to remember this Lunar New Year. After all that feasting that has taken place the past fifteen days, it’s about time I got down to doing some exercise!
Dancing With Shadows 
That was indeed an amazing range of photographs! Are those supposed to be goats or dragons?
Shakti
Ha! ha! Neither, Shakti. I suppose you are referring to the lions.The lion dances performed during Chinese New Year usually comprise an eating ritual.
1. Oranges, because of their round shape, symbolise longevity and health.
2. Lettuce for wealth and luck
3. Red packet containing money symbolises good fortune
The lion eats the oranges first and spits it back out. Whoever gets to catch an orange with their hands will enjoy good luck. Next, lettuce is strewn everywhere, symbolising the spreading of wealth to those watching. Last, the lion “eats” the red packet, bringing good fortune to the host who invited them in.
Lovely, lovely snaps! So warm and homely. 🙂
Thanks, Cheryl! Chinese New Year celebration is very much a family affair, like Thanksgiving. 🙂
Hi Helene, I’ve nominated you for an award – quite understand if you don’t have time for all the questions etc. http://coulddoworse.me/2015/03/13/an-award-and-a-giveaway/
What a surprise, Rachel! Thanks so much. I will have a look at the questions and try my best to answer…but not this weekend. I am tied up with attending a wedding, a birthday and a funeral! Honest!!!
No hurry – hope you survive the weekend. Sounds like a rollercoaster ride of emotion.
Happy Chinese New Year! (a bit late :P)
Same to you. Better late than never! 🙂
Beautiful photos. Did you take them youtself?
Glad you like them. Yes, I took them all myself .
I love the photos of the orhids best. We used to have those violet ones when I was growing up.
I agree with you. Somehow I find that the violet ones stand out in any background.
Beautiful flowers and the food looks really good ! Is it a hot pot ?
Yes, it is a hot pot.We call it steamboat here. Anything and everything goes into the broth and the soup becomes really tasty from the ingredients put in.
What a beautiful orchid, I love it .
New year all wishes come true.:)
Glad you like the orchid! I like it, too! 🙂
Wow what a lovely collection of photos. Wish you a great year 🙂
Thank-you very much, Faqeeha! I wish you the same! 🙂