Well, it’s been almost a month that we have been back in the States! But, to celebrate the plans to return to Singapore (beginning of March!!), I am posting the pictures I took of how the Singaporeans decorate for Chinese New Year. This year the lunar year fell on Valentine’s Days, so everyone was blessed with two fantastic celebrations on February 14th.
We left Singapore on January 21st so we did not get the full celebration though Paul was in for a quick trip and did see some fireworks from his hotel room. He said that to celebrate they set off fireworks everyday leading up to the New Year!
In Singapore, the celebration is on “the first two days. If one of the days falls on a Sunday, the holiday is extended to three days. In 2010, the first day (February 14) is on a Sunday so celebration of the holiday is extended through Tuesday (February 16)” (Wikipedia).
Gong Xi Fa Cai or Gong Hay Fat Choy!
So, it was also Valentine’s Day – Paul was able to join me for the special day – it’s also our Engagement Anniversary! He was wonderful and sent me these flowers!
