Photo: This flyer found at a local temple indicates that dogs, 25-year-old dragons, 34-year-old goats, and 16- and 52-year-old ox could have a rough time in 2012. Yesterday I posted the legend of how Chinese New Year came to be. As the year of the dragon approaches, I’ll share another folk tale I heard […]
Chinese New Year
Seeing Red: A Chinese New Year Tale
It was wonderful to return from three weeks in the US to the explosion of red and gold decorations around Singapore. These two colors represent luck and prosperity and are a must for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. In addition to the usual decorations – paper cut outs, couplets, and firecrackers – one may […]