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| Chinese New Year. “Year of the Pig”. George Town, Penang. Malaysia – 9 February 2019 |
This Friday 12th is celebrated as the beginning of the new year for China: The Year of the Ox, under the female metal element.
The Ox is the embodiment of strength, reliability, fairness, and conscientiousness.
This year, like any other event,
cannot be celebrated as usual, so it seemed like a good way to go back in time,
year after year, with my best photographs of the various Chinese New Years.
To conclude with the photographs
taken at the Chinese New Year in Penang, Malaysia, last 2019.
“According to the legend, the Buddha
in the presentiment of his earthly end, called all the animals of the earth
together, but of these only 12 went to offer their greeting. As a reward,
therefore, for their fidelity, the Buddha decided to call each year of the
lunar cycle with the name of each of the 12 animals that came. The mouse, smart
and fast by nature, arrived first. The diligent ox came second, followed by the
intrepid tiger and the peaceful rabbit. The dragon came fifth, immediately
followed by his younger brother, the snake. The athletic horse was seventh and
the elegant sheep eighth, soon after came the cunning monkey, and then again
the colorful rooster, the faithful dog and then ending with the lucky pig who
arrived just in time to greet the Buddha too.”
(Taken from Kensan.it)
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| “Year of the Rooster”. Piazza del Popolo. Rome – 28 January 2017 |
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| “Year of the Rooster”. Vittorio square. Rome – 28 January 2017 |
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| “Year of the Rooster”. Vittorio square. Rome – 28 January 2017 |
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| “Year of the Pig”. Goddess of Mercy Temple. George Town, Penang. Malaysia – 5 February 2019 |
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| “Year of the Pig”. Goddess of Mercy Temple. George Town, Penang. Malaysia – 8 February 2019 |
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| George Town, Penang. Malaysia – 9 February 2019 |
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| George Town, Penang. Malaysia – 16 February 2019 |
Lucia King also joins the wishes, with a personal message:
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| Lucia King with the women of the Soong Ching Ling Foundation of Italy. Rome, May 2015 |
Wow. Amazing photos.😍
ReplyDeleteThank you 🙏🧧
DeleteLove all the photos especially the man with monkey (I guess) face paint
ReplyDeleteYes he is acrobat 😊😊
DeleteMy hometown the most rain town in Malaysia...I grew up with Chinese culture,there... I really enjoy their acrobatics show.
ReplyDeleteLion dance and dragon dance ...both are different...the drum beats also different for both... always make me want to dance together...really enjoy their culture.
With lots of nice photos from you...this article looks great and stunning.
Deeply thanks 📷🧧
DeleteReally the acrobatics of China are at the top plus the striking colors Best in the world. And your skill made them more alive. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWelcome 😊😊
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