Chinatown, Lunar Lanterns, Ox
Lunar Lanterns have been installed around the city to celebrate the Sydney Lunar New Year Festival. This year is the Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac. The Zodiac symbol of the Ox is known for its diligence, dependability, strength and determination. Two Ox lanterns have been installed in the Dixon Street pedestrian mall in Chinatown, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. They were designed by Chrissy Lau, who was inspired by the familiarity of the Japanese Maneki-neko beckoning cat which has been adopted into Chinese culture.
A colourful addition to the street.
ReplyDeleteThis one really stands out!
ReplyDeletereally cute
ReplyDeleteNow if that's not a mood lifter, I don't know what is, Jim!!!...jp
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute one.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Last year was pretty good for us, we are hoping the year of the rat is going to be just as good
ReplyDeleteA variant on the cat? Nice one.
ReplyDeleteExactly. The Japanese Maneki-neko beckoning cat.
Deletecolorful ox...
ReplyDeleteWonderfully creative
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So cute
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laura
Awesome!Great for Pink Saturday!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet little ox!
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