Water Snake Dumplings

Hey everyone,

You've probably noticed the increase of red lanterns throughout the streets, which can only mean its that time of year again Chinese New Year. 

This year is the Year of the Snake or more specify the Year of the Water Snake. Apparently *Water Snakes are influential and insightful. They manage others well and tend to be good for organizations to utilize as staff. They are quite motivated and intellectual, very determined and resolute about success. (*sourced: http://www.usbridalguide.com)

I love CNY, I like that I can see, learn and interact with different cultures and things that i wouldn't necessary through my normal everyday activities. For a run down what was going on London please see a post I did on Endz2Endz.

Sadly I didn't get to spend as much browsing and watching the performances as I normally do ... so no dragon *so sad*

I love the fun of it all, plus it also gives my friends the chance to tease me with their red pockets - honestly how cool is this tradition (their like debt collectors lol).

But I did however get to have one favorite dishes steamed dumplings! Mmmm...

Wishing you all 'Kung Hei Fat Choi' (or Happy New Year) :D

Did any of you guys go to CNY London or anywhere else in the world?

Enter the Dragon

Hi everyone,

I love Chinese New Year I always have, I don’t know if this the colors, food or whatever but it always seems to carry this magic about it.

Hows cool is this, everyone can just get involved

According to Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon. Water has a calming effect on the Dragon's fearless temperament. Water allows the Dragon to re-direct its enthusiasm, and makes him more perceptive of others. These Dragons are better equipped to re-evaluate situations and understand patience. Therefore, they make smart decisions and are able to see eye-to-eye with other people. However, their actions can go wrong if they do not research or if they do not finish one project before starting another. I think everyone can relate to this, plus patience was one of my ‘life resolutions’ so it’s all good :)

*Dong Dong* Here comes the Dragon :D

There were some CNY activates around Trafalgar Square and China Town so I had to check them out. Here’s what I got.  

China Town

Around Trafalgar Square they had the stage and loads of performances and stalls, but my pictures were so shaking and blurry, sorry guys I just didn't think it was worth putting them up. On top of that I completely missed the fireworks!

It was super busy, but everyone having fun

The day was a loads of fun but oh my days it was freezing I can not feel my feet! So i'm going to finish this post and my cup of tea and go to bed.

I have so many layers on under this coat and i'm still cold

Night guys x