Yesterday saw the start of Chinese New Year and the year of the horse (or the wood horse). Associated with the elements of wood and fire, the year of the horse could turn out to be particularly explosive yet also a good time for travel and adventure. My travel this weekend is going to entail moving about the city while avoiding large swaths of Manhattan that have been taken over by people (and security) in town for the Superbowl (sorry, not a football fan). So have a good weekend everyone and Xin Nian Kuai Le!
Image from here.
Today marks the start of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit (farewell tiger). I've always had a fondness for their furry loveliness and am happy to see rabbit imagery everywhere this week. The annual New York City Chinatown Lunar New Year parade and festival takes place on Sunday at 11:30 am starting in Little Italy. With wonderful floats, dragon dancers, and other performers, the parade is always fun to watch. And while we're on the subject of rabbits, I highly recommend checking out the Vintage Magpie whose owner, Nicky, makes the most adorable rabbits (and other animals). I have the pleasure of owning an original Vintage Magpie rabbit named Alfie. So yay for rabbits and Gung Hay Fat Choy everyone!
