Monday, 14 February 2011

Hyde Park, Chinese New Year

This giant lantern float was created to celerate the Year of the Rabbit at Lunar New Year celebrations this year. It had been located in Hyde Park to publicise the annual Chinese New Year Twilight Parade, before taking part in the parade last week.
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24 comments:

  1. Leif HagenMonday, 14 February 2011 at 01:31:00 GMT+11

    What a wonderful illuminated RABBIT float in the parade!

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  2. tapirgalMonday, 14 February 2011 at 06:27:00 GMT+11

    I love it! Love the colors, the panels, and the light within. Very nice!

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  3. EG CameraGirlMonday, 14 February 2011 at 08:27:00 GMT+11

    Neat photo!

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  4. AnonymousMonday, 14 February 2011 at 12:12:00 GMT+11

    What a beautiful, kind place it must be, where something alike is possible.

    Please have a good new week.

    daily athens

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  5. dianasfaria.comMonday, 14 February 2011 at 16:14:00 GMT+11

    how perfect for today. this really is special.

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  6. Kay L. DaviesMonday, 14 February 2011 at 17:09:00 GMT+11

    Lit with yellow from within - it doesn't get much more mellow than that, Jim.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. PeterMonday, 14 February 2011 at 17:24:00 GMT+11

    Good one! Always depend on you for those magic moments I seem to miss, great shot.

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  8. lina@home sweet homeMonday, 14 February 2011 at 17:45:00 GMT+11

    Love that lantern :)

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  9. LisaMonday, 14 February 2011 at 17:59:00 GMT+11

    Cool Shot!

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  10. Gemma WisemanMonday, 14 February 2011 at 18:44:00 GMT+11

    A beautiful, creative float looking stunning in the night light!

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  11. JoeMonday, 14 February 2011 at 19:15:00 GMT+11

    The Chinese really know how to celebrate New Year. Great shot!

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  12. UnknownMonday, 14 February 2011 at 19:15:00 GMT+11

    such a delightful rabbit lantern!

    my Mellow Yellow Monday at Live in the Moment

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  13. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Monday, 14 February 2011 at 20:03:00 GMT+11

    Kong Xi Fa Cai, thanks for the rabbit lantern

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  14. SerlineMonday, 14 February 2011 at 20:27:00 GMT+11

    Twilight parade, huh? Nice to see there are lots of Chinese New Year festivities in Sydney. Happy Valentine's!

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  15. Everything And EverywhereMonday, 14 February 2011 at 20:54:00 GMT+11

    It's so cute and I love it! Happy Heart's Day!

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  16. MarieMonday, 14 February 2011 at 21:54:00 GMT+11

    What an awesome lantern.

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  17. RekhaMonday, 14 February 2011 at 22:23:00 GMT+11

    That's a awesome capture.

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  18. LesleyMonday, 14 February 2011 at 22:42:00 GMT+11

    Nice Rabbit. Hope the year is good to you!

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  19. AnonymousMonday, 14 February 2011 at 23:18:00 GMT+11

    So sweet - I love this MYM ;-)

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  20. CloudyMonday, 14 February 2011 at 23:19:00 GMT+11

    I like rabbits and will hope for a good year...

    Best wishes
    Kvelli

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  21. MaritesTuesday, 15 February 2011 at 01:35:00 GMT+11

    i like the lighted rabbit! it really cheers up the place.

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  22. eileeninmdTuesday, 15 February 2011 at 09:04:00 GMT+11

    How cute, I love it! Looks wonderful at night. Great capture!

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  23. alicesgTuesday, 15 February 2011 at 17:56:00 GMT+11

    Lovely to see the Rabbit Float. :)

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  24. AlanFriday, 18 February 2011 at 15:13:00 GMT+11

    Lovely shot Jim.

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