Happy New Year to all. Chinese
New Year also known as Lunar New Year celebrations on the first full moon in
the northern hemisphere spring. Celebrated
worldwide now, they continue for 15 days with full moon rising again. Many traditions take place over the festivities. Wearing a red scarf will keep away evil
spirits and bad fortune. Giving of red
envelopes to family and friends gives them good luck and prosperity. Cairns had its own festive celebrations in
the city. With many people coming down
to celebrate all things Chinese. With a
little multiculturalism thrown in the mix.
May the year ahead bring you good health and fortune in the Year of the
Snake.
Tonight is the opening night of Frost over Barraba arts Festival. If you are in the New England region (NSW) over the weekend or in Barraba tonight. Please pop along and see the exhibition. On show are many wonderful artist. A big array of activities to do too. Check out this website for a full programme. http://www.frostoverbarraba.org.au/
Enjoy.
Keep snapping
Michele :)
Thank you to everyone for your support for Year Through the Lens. Its been great, I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the series. Love hearing from you, so please leave your comments.
Tomorrow on the road again; heading back to Victoria, because didn't get enough of the cold first time around! This time heading to Maryborough, in country Victoria - back to the history of the gold rush day towns.
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Also if you happen to be in the Tamworth region, head out to Barraba for Frost over Barraba weekend. I feel very honoured to be asked as a guest artist and have my pioneer series on exhibition. There is a great programme on offer, with plenty to do and see. Starts Friday 29th June and finishes on Sunday 1st July 2012. For a full list of weekend events, please check out the Frost over Barraba website: http://www.frostoverbarraba.org.au/index.html or their Frost over Barraba Facebook Link.
Happy snappy and have a great weekend.
Regards
Michele :)
