River Hong Bao 2015

As usual, there's a street food fair, chinese new year lantern decorations and Uncle Ringo fun fair at River Hong Bao.

This year, the special event would be tightrope walking by Adili Wuxor and Abulaiti-Maijun from The Acrobatic troupe of Xinjiang China. For your info, these guys hold the Guinness World Record of numerous tightrope-related stunts.

I went there on the 3rd day of CNY and the place was packed with visitors! It's a beautiful day with clear skies and strong sun with occasional breeze. It was one of the most ideal conditions for shooting.

God of Fortune

I was taken by the glowing sun and the huge god of fortune! This makes a good subject for my half silhouette shot. The above is the result.

50 Shades of Sunset

The sunset was so great that day I couldn't help but take a shot by the waters. Fullerton Hotel and The Esplanade are prefect for this shot! To make things even "sexier" (haha), a fishnet stood between me and my subject creating a web effect. "Sensational.. Mmm..." (haha.. I shall stop this here before it spins out of control.)

Adili Wuxor and Abulaiti-Maijun in action

The most ideal conditions came! We have the last glow of sunset and the decorations were lit! Adding more excitement, Adili Wuxor and Abulaiti-Maijun start performing their tightrope stunts. The crowds had their eyes sticked on them; enjoying the performance at the same time worrying for their safety.

Modern Singapore

And of course we have our SG50 decorations since it's Singapore's 50th Birthday this year! It features the prominent structures of Singapore - Super Tree, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion, Changi Airport etc.

Peacocks

Last but not least, we have the lantern decorations of the 12 zodiac animals! Enjoy the photos folks!

12 Zodiac

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CNY 2015

Lunar New Year 2015 is over! That's one of my busiest period of the year; Be it work or personal.

We've moved over to Benoi for sometime and I've got a brand new desk. Super loving it! Did my spring cleaning at home and in office as well. I was well prepared to usher in the goat year.

New Desk

I have always dream of getting my own house and to me, festive keeps things moving and brings me out of the dull ordinary robotic life. Since I've got my little corner in office, I decided to decorate it with the "red papers". That's my half completed 五福临门. “五福帖门” seems more suitable HAHA!

CNY decoration for my desk

A day before CNY eve, my feast has already started! My colleagues and I went for I'm Kim Korean BBQ. Food's not too bad and we were near the state of "unwalkable". (Nah~ exaggerating as usual)

I'm Kim Korean BBQ

Here are the 5 steam boats I've had over the CNY period! The family reunion dinner is the most sumptuous one, followed by the one at Grand aunt's house. (Preview not available! We had crab meat pasta, abalone, scallops, 7 coloured cakes etc.)

Steamboats

Then on day 2 of CNY, we finished the remaining ingredients left. On the 3rd day of CNY, had one at my aunt's place followed by a final one with my other bunch of colleagues on the last day of CNY.

Crab or Prawns?

Crayfish

The above photos are "special" ingredients that My family would eat only during CNY! Hokkaido crabs and crayfishes! I miss squids! They are one of my favorites too.

Next, I had a couple of lunar new year celebration events at work and also house visitings to attend among my close clicks. And of course, reserved a little me time to shoot at Hong Bao River.

Lo Hei

Of course with so many events on the line, Lou Hei and would not be missed! I had one of the roughest Lou Hei this year! Haha! Our vegetables and "gold" (the crackers are referred as gold) are all over the table. Thank god none is stuck on the celling. This year, I've seen a couple of Lion dance performances all thanks to my company!

Lion Dance

At the 9th day of the Lunar New Year, Taoists prays to Tian Gong. So, I followed my dad's footsteps, accompanied and helped him out a little during this process.

Tian Gong

While I was capturing the moment of offering the incense, I was amazed by the photo I've taken! The end of the flame resembles the head of a rising dragon. HUAT AR!

Offering incense

That all explains why I'm blogging so late! Sorry folks! It's a little too late but I wish you guys out there, have a smooth sailing year ahead with good health and being happy always!

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