Wednesday, 21 February 2007

吉祥話 (That’s Chinese for loud, enthusiastic greetings to you)

On Sunday 18th February, Jozi7degrees celebrated the Chinese New Year – The Year of the Pig at the Nanhua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit.

Those that dared wore red as- according to Chinese Tradition- red scares away evil spirits and bad fortune!

We enjoyed the famous traditional dragon and lion dance, and performances of Chinese Kung Fu and the Chinese Kuan Yin dance. Sampling the unusual yet delicious Chinese vegetarian foods was a treat! Some of us even rang the Happiness Bell which promises good luck for the New Year.

Check out the photo's here.

Chinese New Year Celebrations!

恭喜發財 or "Congratulations and be prosperous"

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