Chinese New Year Decor #1
Following the popular “Christmas Tree of the Day” series, I thought it would be cute to have a similar one for Chinese New Year. I don’t care if the response is going to be lukewarm. A holiday is a holiday, and that is always a good thing. So let’s get festive!
I was awed by the decor at the Heeren. At the heart of the mall you would notice string after string of cherry blossoms (I think they are but I can’t be sure) raining down from the ceiling like a fountain. It had colourful peonies and dainty little lights, not unlike those in Christmas!
I thought it’s all very beautifully done, and very elegant! The red veils are a very nice touch. Check out that cluster of peonies too. I love the purple ones!
Normally I wouldn’t pay much attention to Chinese New Year decor, well not as much as I would for Christmas anyway. But the decor at the Heeren impressed me so much it sparked off this new series of blog entries.
Oh I won’t be doing this everyday though. There’s still a long way to go before it’s Chinese New Year!
Jan 24, 2007
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I don’t know about you Veron, but the 2nd picture gives me the Christmas-y feel… could it be the flower balls, or my stereo-typical, red-phillic view of Chinese New Year. Anyway, I love them all the same, because CNY = Ang Pao!
Jan 24, 2007
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For me, CNY = 4 days of break. Yay!
Jan 24, 2007
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for me CNY = bak kwa, good vibrations at fort canning, and then japan! w00T
Jan 24, 2007
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Bak kwa! You cute expat, you. Awww I’m gonna miss you so much when you go to Japan!
Jan 24, 2007
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I just passed by Chinatown this evening en route from my in laws place and saw that they have already put up the pink and red coloured decor with flowers along Eu Tong Sen and New Bridge Road. This year, I must say it looks very feminine.
I didn’t see any pigs though, which is likely due to the need to be sensitive to the feelings of other ethnic and religious groups.
Will be checking out the light up at Chinatown this Saturday and reporting on it ;)
Jan 24, 2007
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Oooh I’ve seen those red flowers with lights along New Bridge Road. They are beautiful aren’t they? I was pretty impressed!
But have you seen the decor at South Bridge Road? They have those strips of pink cloth stretched across the road. It looked plain weird and was quite an eyesore even for someone that likes pink! I’m hoping it’s just incomplete work in progress that I saw.
Jan 25, 2007
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Sniff…I will miss chinese new year back home. Bak qua and salmon low hei sigh.
Jan 25, 2007
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And those are the two things I don’t eat!
Jan 25, 2007
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ur blog is great….awesome layout and nitty gritty ..keep it going
Jan 25, 2007
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georgeous design ^^
i love it ;)
i should ask for your advice on designing :)
Jan 25, 2007
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i think having this showcasing of festive decor is great. i liked your xmas series lots cos i didn’t have time to walk around. was so excited when i saw the one at the nat’l museum!
Jan 25, 2007
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Heehee that “ginseng” tree certainly was quite memorable! Thanks for the encouragement by the way. I’ll keep this series going.
Jan 25, 2007
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The christmas decoration… I mean New Years’ decoration from the Heeren is definitely recycled. Nuff’ said.
Jan 25, 2007
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As are those from most shopping malls out there. So?
Jan 25, 2007
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Agree that the pink cloths at South Bridge Road looks really weird. Its like somebody tried to put up something and then ran out of ideas and just left the flags up there. Deepavali and Hari Raya light ups were much better last year. Hopefully there will be some pleasant surprises after this Saturday’s launch!
Jan 27, 2007
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Great design in enhancing the coming chinese new year! Too bad I’m not in Singapore during this time to see all these fascinating decorations.
Yes, it’s coming and wish all those who celebrate this coming season, Kung Hei Fat Choi, though it’s a bit early!
Jan 28, 2007
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Hey Walter,
The hideous pink cloth is gone! At least, it looked to be when I passed by the place yesterday. Phew!
Jan 28, 2007
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Hey Fenton,
Do they put up Chinese New Year decor in Malaysia? It being a mostly Muslim country and all.
Jan 28, 2007
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Yes, we have decorations being put up for this Chinese New Year celebration. However, for the time being, I found it best being at the Sungai Wang Plaza where it is mostly visited by the Chinese. Berjaya Time Square, not so special, even their Christmas decoration was so- so only. Yet to check up at other crowded places such as MidValley Megamall, The Curve and One Utama (these places a bit far from my house).
Jan 28, 2007
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Nice website and the blog on HK is great ^_^ Came across it when I was searching for Le Coq Sportif, as I will be going to HK to purchase more stuff with the ‘rooster logo during CNY. I will certainly be seeing plenty of CNY decorations. Haven’t been back to celebrate CNY in HK for 18 years. My surname is ANG as well, birthday also in August… It’s a small world after all, it’s freaky!