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Chinese Lantern Festival in Christchurch NZ
2007.10.13
Hundreds of beautiful lanterns from China light up Victoria Square, Christchurch in celebration of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in March each year, when is early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Photos: Ellen Yule
2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Tailored Study and Tour Solutions
www.2ways-world.com
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Hundreds of beautiful lanterns from China light up Victoria Square, Christchurch in celebration of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in March each year, when is early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Photos: Ellen Yule
2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Tailored Study and Tour Solutions
www.2ways-world.com
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quality time with family to enjoy Chinese Lantern Festival in Victoria Square, Christchurch
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quality time with family to enjoy Chinese Lantern Festival in Victoria Square, Christchurch
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Dragon, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is powerful.
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Dragon, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is powerful.
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Pig, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is relaxing.
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Pig, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is relaxing.
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Dog, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is loyal.
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Dog, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is loyal.
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Monkey, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is clever.
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Monkey, one of twelve animals, symbolizing the year in which a person is born, is clever.
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call for Chinese Lantern Festival at Victoria Square, Christchurch
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call for Chinese Lantern Festival at Victoria Square, Christchurch
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an Avon river punter dress up Chinese costume
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an Avon river punter dress up Chinese costume
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what a special concert in front of Town Hall
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what a special concert in front of Town Hall
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Zhao-cai-jin-bao, these chinese characters present the best wishes for prosperity and good fortune
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Zhao-cai-jin-bao, these chinese characters present the best wishes for prosperity and good fortune
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a kiwi boy holds a Chinese lantern
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a kiwi boy holds a Chinese lantern
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Kiwi teenagers like Chinese lanterns too.
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Kiwi teenagers like Chinese lanterns too.
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Chinese chef demonstrates hand-made noodles
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Chinese chef demonstrates hand-made noodles
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a Chinese grandma prepares dumpling stuff
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a Chinese grandma prepares dumpling stuff
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a Kiwi girl delivers a Chinese greeting by puting two hands together in front of chest
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a Kiwi girl delivers a Chinese greeting by puting two hands together in front of chest
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family relaxing time together at Avon riverbank before the Chinese lanterns light up.
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family relaxing time together at Avon riverbank before the Chinese lanterns light up.
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Hundreds of beautiful lanterns from China light up Victoria Square, Christchurch in celebration of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in March each year, when is early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Bring all the family and sample delicious Chinese snacks from the food stalls; browse the Chinese craft stalls; and watch exciting performances by visiting artists from China and the local Chinese community (about 20,000 Chinese habitants in Christchurch).
2Ways is a Christchurch-based company who specialises in tailoring study and tour packages in Christchurch New Zealand for Catalan, Spanish and Chinese clients.
Come with 2Ways, you will be there next time!
Photos: Ellen Yule
2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Tailored Study and Tour Solutions
www.2ways-world.com
