Chinese New Year 2011

Friday, February 18, 2011

In early February we attended the Chinese New Year celebration in Chinatown. The experience was amazingly colorful and exciting. I love a good parade and thought I'd share some of my favorite photo's from the day. 

























It's the year of the Rabbit so I wore Mom's vintage rabbit fur coat. See more of it here.

According to Chinese tradition, "the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise. The easygoing bunny is a welcome replacement for the restless, aggressive tiger, which ruled an erratic year." Amen to that!

Sources: here & here
Posted by
Labels: , , ,

27 comments:

  1. Courtney ErinFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Wonderful photos - everything is so colorful and the falling snow makes it look wonderful!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. diane @ a spot of whimsyFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    these pictures are stunning! looks so fun

    ReplyDelete
  3. NikkiFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful photos! The snow just makes it that more enchanting. Good for you guys for venturing out, and I hope you had a huge mug of cocoa after. BRRRR!

    ReplyDelete
  4. simplyvonneFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    i love all the photos! wow must be cold that day! look at all the pretty snow!

    ReplyDelete
  5. A Crimson KissFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    What amazing photos-the snow brought so much more life to each shot! Hope the Rabbit is treating you both well so far!

    xo, Lena

    ReplyDelete
  6. Fashion CappuccinoFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Chinese year celebrations are so fun and I love watching the parade! These pictures are gorgeous especially with the snow falling down. I'm glad to hear that the rabbit year is going to bring more peace because we really need it!! xxooxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  7. this free birdFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love these pictures Ashleigh. My parents want to get me a camera as a belated Christmas gift. Can you offer any assistance on what you think would be good in a D-SLR. Looks like you know a LOT about pictures - the colors and everything you captured are beautiful.

    And about the rabbit? yes.please. to all of it!

    xo,
    Carrie

    ReplyDelete
  8. stylenuggetsFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    So used to seeing Chinese New Year in the summer here that these pics with the snow falling look so lovely

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    That sounds amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  10. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Wow, I had no idea this even happened in Chinatown but I should know better! It looks like such an amazing experience!

    Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Kara EndresFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Cool! These are great photos.
    xx Sprinkles in Springs

    ReplyDelete
  12. SigneFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Wow, that looks like some day! Hope to see it some day :)

    Hugs and a happy weekend to you!

    ReplyDelete
  13. jenna ♥ a little blueFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    amazing this looks so fun!! :) great photos

    hope you have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  14. meghanFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    These pictures are amazing! You've got some talent!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Kimia KlineFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    oh my GOSH! what a snowy winter wonderland! this looks amazing. and i CRACKED UP about the rabbit fur coat. love the appropriateness of it all :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. LouiseFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Just discovered your blog and love it! Now following you xx

    ReplyDelete
  17. Diana MieczanFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wow those photos are brilliant! Have a sunny Sunday, darling
    Kisses

    ReplyDelete
  18. Jazzy E (Hivenn)February 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    these are beautiful! x hivennn

    ReplyDelete
  19. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    That looks SO fun! Look at all those gorgeous vibrant colors!

    ReplyDelete
  20. audrey marieFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    great photos! love the colors against the snow!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    um, awesome- this looks so fun, especially because it's in the snow. Did you take those photos? They're amazing! I like the year of the rabbit description, sounds promising :)

    ps- the blue eyeliner was a mix of mac and cover girl. The MAC one stays on longer but the Cover Girl one is brighter! So I kinda use both. :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. kateFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love the photographs! Sounds like such a fun time!

    http://roamwhereyouwantto.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  23. Susu Paris ChicFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    My honey calls me Bunny... How sweet to get a glimpse of you. You look so so so sweet. Wow!

    ReplyDelete
  24. JohannaFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love these pics. So colorful! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  25. BrandiFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I don't think I've ever properly celebrated a Chinese New Year like this -- even though I once lived in NYC's Chinatown. These photos you took are fantastic. It's so nice to see people out and enjoying themselves even in the snow.

    ReplyDelete
  26. marjorie roseFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Great photographs! The colors are so vibrant and vivid!

    ReplyDelete
  27. MarieFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    These are amazing photos, loving the first!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

    ReplyDelete

You want to leave a comment? How very sweet of you!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)