Saturday, 13 February 2016

Chinatown, Lunar Lanterns, Snake

Lunar Lanterns have been installed around the city to celebrate the 20th anniversary of City of Sydney’s Chinese New Year Festival. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Monkey. The Snake lantern is located in the Thomas Street pedestrian mall near Ultimo Road in Chinatown, in Haymarket. The lantern was designed by Alex Sommer and Brad Clark, inspired by the ancient art of Chinese basket making and reminiscent of a snake charmer's basket. Snake are private, wise and intuitive.
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14 comments:

  1. William KendallSaturday, 13 February 2016 at 03:42:00 GMT+11

    Wow! Very cool!

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  2. marshaSaturday, 13 February 2016 at 07:10:00 GMT+11

    very cool!

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  3. ChristineSaturday, 13 February 2016 at 09:06:00 GMT+11

    Extraordinary work of art!

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  4. CloudiaSaturday, 13 February 2016 at 13:33:00 GMT+11

    This snake loves it, Jim. Thanks!

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  5. nicol2carmSaturday, 13 February 2016 at 19:47:00 GMT+11

    Nice piece of art!

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  6. ValerieSaturday, 13 February 2016 at 22:47:00 GMT+11

    While I am definitely NOT a fan of reptiles, I do appreciate this artistic creation! Happy weekend Jim

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  7. Jeannie MarieMonday, 15 February 2016 at 01:59:00 GMT+11

    That's really a stand out piece!

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  8. Vidya SuryMonday, 15 February 2016 at 05:57:00 GMT+11

    Jim! That definitely looks like a Valentine's Day snake to me - the coils are just like a heart! :) ♥ What a work of art! Here via Sundays in my City.

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  9. DorothyMonday, 15 February 2016 at 10:33:00 GMT+11

    First thing I saw was a giant soft pretzel...didn't even realize it was a snake at first. Just goes to show how different things can look to different people!

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    1. JimMonday, 15 February 2016 at 11:26:00 GMT+11

      That's funny. I didn't see that but I certainly do now.

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  10. LindaMonday, 15 February 2016 at 16:58:00 GMT+11

    That's pretty ornate, but I must say I recoil when I see those coils!

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  11. MollyTuesday, 16 February 2016 at 03:42:00 GMT+11

    Love snake art

    Mollyxxx

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  12. Claudya MartinezTuesday, 16 February 2016 at 07:33:00 GMT+11

    That is a gorgeous lantern.

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  13. Stefan JanssonTuesday, 16 February 2016 at 20:22:00 GMT+11

    This one is the best in the series.

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