The year of the Tiger is here!!
Today we were invited to a Chinese New Year celebration at Mayumi & Hao's house. Oliver's costumes (HW pumpkin, Santa, Superbaby) have been very popular so I went out and got him a Chinese outfit yesterday. But our friend suggested to wear something "red" as it is associated with extreme luck (the outfit I got for Oliver is golden yellow...shame).
Three of us in Red
It was similar to Hari Raya open house, we were asked to have lunch and have lots of snacks. We met up with two other Japanese families and had a great time catching up. While we were enjoying yummy sweets, we heard someone saying "Lions are here!!" Yes! we were lucky to see the traditional lion dancing. Two lions appeared with the loud music and ran into the house, into the kitchen and upstairs.
We were encouraged to touch the fur as it will bring good luck. The host gave the lion some oranges and a can of beer. The lion drank the beer, then peeled the oranges and presented them beautifully in front of us. To conclude the performance the lion jumped up and ate the lettuce hanging from the ceiling (I didn't know lions eat lettuce...). It was just fantastic!!
Trying to get Oliver to touch the lion but he was a bit scared
Thirsty lion drank the beer (and squashed the empty can for recycling!)
Eating the lettuce
In Japan we have the same tradition of giving "new year money" to kids. Oliver was extra lucky and received two new year money. - The red outfit already brought luck!
New Year money in cute Tiger envelopes
We will be visiting another friend's open home tomorrow and this time Oliver will be dressed in the cool Chinese outfit. I will post the photos tomorrow :)
(✈ Brunei - Singapore - Brunei)
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