In late February each year
the Auckland Chinese community
hold their lantern festival
in Albert Park
to celebrate
Chinese New Year.
All the colorful displays
depict Chinese scenes
of old folk stories.
The trees were so
beautifully decorated.
We all enjoyed a fun night
with everyone in such a happy mood.
I'm joining Mary for
do pop over and meet
some lovely bloggers -
you may like to join us!
Thank you dear friends for visiting me,
I've been working for the last two
weeks - hence the lack of posts!
À bientôt
be kind to one another
hugs
Shane ♥
Shane .. lovely, fun post. I really enjoy the Chinese lantern festival and all the festivities of the lunar new year.
ReplyDeleteLovely images! The lanterns must be lovely at night.
ReplyDeleteI would love every second of this wonderful event! Your photos are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures so colorful!
ReplyDeleteThese are so colorful and joyful.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well dear friend.
I agree with your last comment on my blog, working full time and creating is very hard!!
So interesting that you should post these pictures today Shane. I was just telling a young Chinese student who is my daughter's new Mandarin teacher who came to our home yesterday that Auckland has a large Chinese community. I will have to show him these photos next time he visits. We attended a dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year and last year we tasted moon cakes for the first time at the moon cake festival. I think my younger children would love to attend a lantern festival!
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Love those little ducks; what a lovely festival, and great photos Shane. xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I'm sure it was a beautiful sight to see. I especially like the duck lanterns. :) Best wishes for a great week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteLovely collages of magical evenings for the Chinese community and for everyone to enjoy. Love the fish lanterns and the Chinese story displays. Hope you find some opportunity to rest and relax very soon.
ReplyDeleteDear Shane,
ReplyDeleteit must be so special, to be able to take part in such occations.
How magical and totally different from all I have seen- I love the lantern fish, and all the bright colours.
Wish you a happy rest of your week, dear.
Hugs,Dorthe
I do just love the fish swimming through the tree and the lanterns everywhere. They would indeed make me smile and feel happy to see in person. Take care and don't overwork.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun. I love all the pretty colors and objects.
ReplyDeleteIt does look beautiful and celebratory. Oh I remember when work really cut into my blogging...years ago now. Thank you always for visiting and leaving such bright, cheery comments.
ReplyDeleteSo colorful - I can almost hear the fireworks and the happy sounds of the people.
ReplyDeleteDon't work too hard - how much longer? Hope it lets up soon and you'll be back more often - we miss you.
Hugs - Mary
Love all the bright and happy decorations around this festival-looks like SO much fun!
ReplyDeleteShane- we attended a Chinese lantern festival also when we were in Canada-- they were so colorful-- your pictures are lovely. Reminds me that I need to post mine too!!
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ReplyDeletethe Lantern Festival looks really wonderful and like nothing I have ever seen ... beautiful glowing photos Shane of an event you must look forward to each year ... I would not miss it if I were nearby
so glad you took these lovely photos and shared them
oxo