Repost: Gong Xi Fa Cai!

February 11th, 2021 Chinese (or Lunar) New Year is here! The Metal Ox arrives as the rat scurries away. Today I’m sharing a post from 2013 with photos from Singapore. Singapore’s Chinatown comes alive with energy, color, festive treats, symbolic fruits and endless decoration during this holiday period. Enjoy! Wishing you health and prosperity in the New Year. More tomorrow,

Fire Walkers

October 30th, 2020 After several days exploring Death Valley, today we’re back on the magic carpet. I want to take you away to Singapore for an event happening this weekend. The Firewalking Festival at Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple begins early Sunday morning and will be broadcast online. I went to the temple and saw the early phases of the festival

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Chinese New Year! Today is the first day of the Chinese lunar new year. Out with the dragon, in with the snake! The weeks leading up to Chinese New Year have been filled with flowers, fruits, candies, orange trees and endless strings of Chinese lanterns. The celebration hit fever pitch last eve, as families and