Monday, January 28, 2013

Walking in Honolulu Chinatown

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Honolulu's Chinatown
 is a kaleidoscope of sights
 and sounds 









Especially
at New Year Time








Every Face

















carries an expression





















Of happy anticipation



















Those in the know
 buy narcissus bulbs,
carving them
to create
"Chinese Bonsai"

"In ancient China, a legend about a poor but good man
 holds he was brought many cups of gold
 and wealth by this flower. 
Since the flower blooms in early spring,
 it has also become a symbol of Chinese New Year.
 Narcissus bulb carving and cultivation
 is even an art akin to Japanese bonsai.
 If the Narcissus blooms on Chinese New Year,
 it is said to bring extra wealth 
and good fortune 
throughout the year. 
Its sweet fragrances 
are highly revered in 
Chinese culture."














The rest of us 
can just buy the 
lovely flowers
















Gotta Get GAU!

 Sticky sweet rice gau
all brown sugar and 
glutinous rice flour, 
 steamed for hours. . .
 the sesame seeds 
suggest
 LOTS of children
(or whatever you are farming)
 topped with
 a Chinese red date 
for good red 
New Year
 Luck!









All that walking around
 seeing & smelling
 food!
Better sit and eat










Then back to
 the show!








Cindy's Lei Stand
Old Style open-front shop






In Honolulu's Historic Chinatown,
one walks with history -







Even as the 
Present,
and the future
bustle
all around you














My Favorite part of Honolulu Town!

祝你运气最好的
Wishing YOU the best of luck




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