On second day of the Chinese new Year, we hosted a family & friends gathering at our residence. A Lion troupe performance was the highlight of the evening.
3 Golden "lions' and their "laughing Buddha" greeted us at the gate
Greeting everyone.
It's "Cai Qing" (picking the green) time. This "Lion" would be eating 8 oranges, drink 8 cans of "tiger" beer and finally picking the "green" believed to bring good luck, health and prosperity to everyone.
It was an evening of fun with firecrackers and the launching of a small "hot air" balloon.
The sounds of Drum, Gongs and cymbals during the performance
The "laughing puddha" was inviting the "Lion" to take the "green"
Fire cracker time
Saying good bye
Time for dinner
Successfully launched - up, up and away!
The firecracker session with the "Lions" - a must watch to get the feeling of Chinese New Year!
