Sunday, 15 February 2015

CNY '15 - The Year of the Sheep

Following up leads for my current city research, today I stumbed into Chinatown, not only on Valentine's Day, but also during the opening salvos of Chinese New Year.

Incessant drumming from thr troupes, and ever-widening gyrations from the dragons, gave way to explosions of a multide of fire-crackers. Much to the consternation of us "anglos", and the sheer delight of them "Asians".

These photos I made during a wander through the World Square building (the old Anthony Hordern Department Store) which is a crucial site for my Brickfield Hill posts.
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6 comments:

  1. JimFebruary 15, 2015 3:45 am

    That's a good angle for that artwork.

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  2. VagabondeFebruary 15, 2015 4:19 am

    They are starting Chinese New Year early in Sydney – I guess they can’t wait. I like your shots of the lampoons – very bright and fun.

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  3. William KendallFebruary 15, 2015 6:23 am

    Beautiful colours on these- that shade of red particularly.

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  4. JulieFebruary 15, 2015 9:53 am

    Jim, from the top of the stairs I reckon is a better shot, if you do lots of judicious sidesteps. I could not climb the stairs. If you are down that way, could you give it a try pls?

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  5. freefallingFebruary 15, 2015 4:28 pm

    I am 1/16 Chinese.
    I am also a sheep.
    Just sayin'.

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  6. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsFebruary 15, 2015 10:35 pm

    Shapely art by the stairs. It is quite whimsical and appealing. And thsoe reds are so vibrant. I remember the days when I wandered Anthony Horderns when she was all decked out in Christmas mode.

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