Happy Chinese New Year

tangmo (73)in #life • 8 years ago

In Thailand, we normally celebrate Chinese New Year by “lion dance show”. (I don’t know exact word for this kind of show with lion.) According to Chinese belief, lion is the symbol of prosperity, bringing them good fortune and protecting them from any danger. Besides, lion is also a symbol of power, courage and loyalty.

For your further information, the lion dances with the rhythm of the cymbals, drums, etc. It is very fun and exciting show. When I was a child, I saw this show every Chinese New Year and I love it very much. I think this lion dance show is a valuable art. It's unfortunate that I do not have any video of this show for you.

In the meantime, I would like to present you some photos of lions that are used for the show. This exhibition is held at CentralPlaza Chaengwattana, which is nearby my house. They celebrate Chinese New Year with various kinds of lions with bright colors. The lions look very powerful and really wonderful.

Some lions show their wonderful white teeth......

Some lions have beautiful white, black, yellow, blue, beard.....

Some lions have their red tongue out...... :p

I like this one most; really pretty little yellow lion!

Ha ha! Do you see me in the below photo? Where? I just noticed while I uploaded it on Steemit. ;D

Happy Chinese New Year, my friends! ;)

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8 years ago in #life by tangmo (73)

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opheliafu (76) 8 years ago (edited)

Happy new year!
I enjoyed your lion photos.

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Happy New Year! ;)

Thanks so much for your nice comment and visiting my blog. I’m very glad to know that you enjoyed my lion photos! ;)

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dandalion (62) 8 years ago

Kiong Hee Huat Tsai, my dear @tangmo! Filipino culture have been much influenced by Chinese beliefs and tradition aw they are one of the earliest traders in our country. We have a little "China Town" in Manila where they do these Lion Dance. I had so much fun watching it and I'm glad you also experience it in your country. This photo is from my sister. She went to "China Town" in 2012 to celebrate Chinese New Year there.

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Thanks so much for your nice comment and sharing your sister's photo of beautiful lion. Yeah! We are similar; there is a "China Town" in Bangkok, too! There are many Chinese-Thai in Thailand, so we have been influenced by Chinese beliefs and tradition as well. I absolutely agree with you, it's much fun watching them. ;)

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numpypython (67) 8 years ago

Happy Chinese New Year, @tangmo Those are some funky looking lions! :)

Haha can't really see you in the reflection without those image enhancing software like they have on CSI.

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Thanks so much for your nice comment! Ha ha! It seems that no one saw me..... I was on the reflection on the head of the last lion! Um! You may see only my black shadow........ ;D

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numpypython (67) 8 years ago

Yeah guessed that was you but it was too small haha :)

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Ha ha! ;)))

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noopu (67) 8 years ago

Happy Chinese New Year !😊

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Happy Chinese New Year! ;)

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whatisnew (65) 8 years ago

Happy Chinese New Year! Once again your photos are amazing and I agree with you; the cute little lion is my favorite too. Everything is so colorful. I see you sis, in the circle on the forehead. I can barely see you. Tip!

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Thanks so much for your nice comment and your special tip for me, as always! Ha ha! I'm really happy that you can see me.... It seems that you are the only one who saw me!!! And it's good to know that the cute little lion is your favorite, too. You can make me have a wide smile now...... Many thanks, my dear sis! ;))

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dini1 (53) 8 years ago

Happy Chineese New Year @tangmo my dear friend...

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Happy Chinese New Year! Thanks so much for your nice wish for me! ;)

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margaretwise (67) 8 years ago

This is so wonderful. I would like to one day walk and enjoy Chinese New Year. :)) All the best my dear.

Wish you luck in the Year of the Dog

狗年大吉

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Thanks so much for your nice comment and sharing your good wish with me! All the best to you, my lovely sis! ;)

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kaminchan (70) 8 years ago

Very colourful and beautiful masks!
Good job for getting your own selfie inside the last mask!

Cheers.

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tangmo (73) 8 years ago

Thanks so much for your nice comment! I'm glad you like them. Ha ha! That's not my selfie.... I just saw me on the reflection when I uploaded the photo here.... ;D

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