Monday, January 27, 2014

New Year Lions Backstage 你好

A  L  O  H  A - Nihau - 你好

We see and taste,
and live China's culture
all over Honolulu,
all through Hawaii.





 Chinese New Year
  is a special time of year to me.






We Hear it,
See it, Taste it,
and 
SMELL it!










































End of a Long Day - Heads OFF!
 Not ALL
 of the lion dancers are teens, 
OR Chinese.







 "Secret Alley" 
Chinese Cultural Center, Chinatown Honolulu











Lions in ones and twos,
retreated behind a closed door
while I took the shot 
above this one
(and some in our party
drank some "Alley Beers")
I snuck the door open a 
crack and found
the secret Lion Store Room!


The Year of the Wood Horse
starts Jan 31st.

Honolulu is just
getting started


GUNG HEE FAT CHOY!

Wishing YOU
the best year yet!

Leave a comment :)

                  Fondly, cloudia





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27 comments:

  1. DeniseinVAJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    A delightful post Cloudia. Have a wonderful week!

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Looking forward to it Cloudia.. We have a huge Chinese community here also, many celebrations ahead..

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  3. AkelamaluJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Happy New Year to you. It all looks so exciting!!

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  4. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©January 27, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Happy New Year!

    Does this mean the Broncos will win the Super Bowl?
    ~

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    how neat. enjoy the celebrations!

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  6. TALONJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Awesome photos, Cloudia. We have a huge Chinese community in Ontario and I love going to Toronto's China Town. I can't believe that January is almost over. And now I have to find out what a wood horse year means for an earth pig (me). :)

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  7. The Weaver of GrassJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    They certainly know how to celebrate New Year.

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  8. AnitaJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    hi myfriend!!you seem to have it a fun day!!Very nice and Happy New Year!!All my hugs to you:))

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  9. Maude LynnJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Looks like fun!

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  10. KayJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    My nephew used to do the Lion Dance, but it was so grueling that he had to give it up. Happy New Year, Cloudia! Terrific photos!

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  11. WordsPoeticallyWorthJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    An interesting post that I enjoyed reading. Glad you enjoyed Chinese New Year celebrations.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  12. 21 WitsJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Aloha, and the most happiest of celebrations to you! How fun, it sounds like a perfect time to be silly and get jolly! Happiest of New Year to all- Karen

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  13. FrikoJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Happy Chinese New Year to you too.

    Celebrate any feast you can, why not.

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  14. DuckbuttJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    An intriguing insight into the culture, Cloudia!

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  15. CloudiaJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    EACH of your comments - gave me a jolly moment

    Thanks!

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  16. eViL pOp TaRtJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Have a great Chinese New Year, Cloudia!

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  17. AdamJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Nihau is probably the only chinese word I know. Except Riben (Japan)

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  18. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Being part of the lion in the Lion Dance must be exhausting. Watching it is exhilarating.

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  19. magiceyeJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Ambiance captured beautifully!!

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  20. CloudiaJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Thanks, friends!

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  21. Myrna R.January 27, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Have a wonderful celebration and a great year.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Wonderful shots! I lived in China once upon a time, and the celebrations over there really are something else!

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  23. rupam sarmaJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    Amazing photos, Thanks for your post.

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  24. foongpcJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Gong Hee Fatt Choy to you, Cloudia!! LOL! Does Hawaii have a huge Chinese community? Surprised that some of the lion dancers are not Chinese! :)

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  25. CloudiaJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Thanks, friends :-)

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  26. Bob BushellJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    Brilliant costumes, thanks Cloudia.

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  27. Betty ManousosJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    happy new year to you!!!

    big hugs!xo

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