lantern festival

Lantern festival

So after an awesome evening of what I consider doing my part in the name of charity. I met up with my peeps and we headed over to THE CHINESE ASSOCIATION , for an evening filled of knowledge and eye catching design. For those of u that didn't know or heard about the event here's a tad bit of info. The Chinese association was form on October 16 1945 (and here I thought they only now arrive) , but their presence as a key player in our diverse culture has greatly been appreciated. Some would even go as far as to say they are the builders of tomorrow for trinibago , but say what they know how to throw a great lantern party lol. Chinese paper lanterns are a popular decoration at parties all over the world today for their colourful, festive look. But they have a rich tradition in their native land that is steeped in symbolism. Since 250 B.C., Chinese nobles and peasants alike have decorated their homes with lanterns to announce special occasions or wish for good luck... So this was the first lantern festival to occur in trinibago and my god where the pieces ever so beautiful. Lemma just get this out there I really thought I was going to see floating lantern thingys but my good friend point out to me that's a funeral thing SIGHHHH, but I still wasn't disappointed. Theme wise of course the place was lavishly decorated with traditional Chinese decor. As for the lanterns they carried the theme of the Chinese zodiac animals and a few assorted pieces. This was one aspect of the night which was interesting cause unlike some of our astrology signs I found these meanings behind the Chinese animals to be quite on point almost freakishly accurate. All in all I found the experience to have opened my mind and eyes to another culture and their ways. Which was extremely worthwhile. Check the pics below and until next time stay bless. Oh oh am currently taking orders for recipes for which u would love to see on the blog hit me up @ trinimosaic@gmail.com add us on fb, comment and of course hit that follow button. also check out this site i found to get a better understanding of the Chinese zodiac. http://www.rainfall.com/horoscop/chinese.htm