Hey Y'all,
I love celebrating Chinese New Year; The best part for me is the parade, with thousands of spectators occupying Chinatown it was the place to be on Sunday 1/29/12.
This year we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Dragons are the free spirits of the Zodiac, giving me the understanding they are in a league of their own. Conformation is a Dragon's curse.
Dragons must be free and uninhibited. The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant. An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and utterly irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas, ornate gestures, extreme ambitions. However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show. Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful. Dragons usually make it to the top. However, Dragon people be aware of their natures. Too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. Even though they are willing to aid when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others. Dragons' generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart. A Dragon's self-sufficiency can mean that he or she has no need for close bonds with other people.The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. A symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power, the Oriental Dragon is regarded as a divine beast - the reverse of the malicious monster that Westerners felt necessary to find and slay. In Eastern philosophy, the Dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. Therefore, those people born in Dragon years are to be honored and respected. (Information from the following site:
http://www.betterchinatown.com/)
As you can see I had a great time and I can't wait for next year!
Pictures courtesy of Idalia Ulloa.
awesome pics, the city looks so lively...I'm going to be there next year...
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