Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Malaysia 1


Chinese Lanterns

The first of a selection from my recent visit to Malaysia. In fact the first photograph I took in Kuala Lumpur - at the insistence of my daughter Ellie.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lantern is a kind of cultural icon for the Chinese. Red lantern symbolizes long life and good luck, and it's virtually a must-have decoration item during the Chinese New Year celebration.

The color of Chinese lantern signifies a specific meaning as well. While red lantern symbolizes good and happy occasion, the white lantern flanked at doorway announces that the family is in mourning

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