Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Martin Place, Lunar Lanterns, Horse

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 western end of Martin Place features the Horse lantern, recalling the might of China’s ancient armies, depicting a chariot led by terracotta war horses. It was created by artist Jiahua (Justin) Qian, born in Nanjing, now living and working in Sydney. Horses are animated, active and energetic. They love to be in a crowd and to take centre-stage.

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13 comments:

  1. Luis GomezWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 00:43:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful!

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  2. William KendallWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 03:50:00 GMT+11

    Very cheerful!

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  3. MersadWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 04:36:00 GMT+11

    Love the vivid colors.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  4. jp@A Green RidgeWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 07:17:00 GMT+11

    Oh, Jim...these are gorgeous!!...:)JP

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  5. HelsWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 11:02:00 GMT+11

    I love the Horse lantern, recalling the might of China’s ancient armies. I wonder if the artist really did see a chariot led by terracotta war horses - that is something on spouse's and my bucket list.

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  6. NCSueWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 12:13:00 GMT+11

    They're so colorful - such fun!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/02/potted.html

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  7. CloudiaWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 13:36:00 GMT+11

    You always have something good to show, Jim

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    1. JimWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 15:59:00 GMT+11

      Thanks, Cloudia. I look for things that might be different or interesting.

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  8. JoeWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 17:15:00 GMT+11

    Oh I do like these Jim. Colourful and vibrant. Very eye catching.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoWednesday, 10 February 2016 at 23:44:00 GMT+11

    Love the Lunar lantern series of shots Jim, beautifully shown.

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  10. EricaStaThursday, 11 February 2016 at 01:51:00 GMT+11

    Colourful horses... Great captures for WatW

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  11. AriannaThursday, 11 February 2016 at 07:44:00 GMT+11

    I like these horses! Arianna

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  12. Light and VoicesFriday, 12 February 2016 at 03:01:00 GMT+11

    Love it!
    JM, Illinois-U.S.A.

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