Canada's oldest Chinatown has decked itself out with new red lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The lanterns in this photo are hung on the Gate of Harmonious Interest on Fisgard Street in Victoria's Chinatown. This is the Year of the Tiger.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Year of the Tiger
Canada's oldest Chinatown has decked itself out with new red lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The lanterns in this photo are hung on the Gate of Harmonious Interest on Fisgard Street in Victoria's Chinatown. This is the Year of the Tiger.9 comments:
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Beautiful shot!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty shot! the lanterns are bursting in red!
ReplyDeletehappy chinese new yr 2u2!
Splendid image, Ben!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. I love the composition and the color is just right.
ReplyDeleteI love these red lanterns... and I love how vibrant everything is in this shot, and how I can see the underside of the roof & the lampions thanks to the angle! :D
ReplyDeleteOne of my brothers was born in the year of the Tiger... so I think it's an important year for our family! :)
Great shot, vivid colours !
ReplyDeleteAs you might expect, the Oakland and San Francisco Chinatowns are packed with people and sites this weekend, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous colors and details!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a prosperous Lunar New Year!
Gung Hay Fat Choi!!! BTW, LOVE Fan Tan Alley, right around the corner.
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