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gbcb
02-17-07, 10:26 AM
A Happy Chinese New Year to everyone!

http://www.brezhnev.net/bikeforums/andygongxifacai.jpg
(Andy Lau hopes you have a Happy New Year, too :p)

As I mentioned in the Whatcha doin' thread, my neighbourhood sounds like a war zone. Here is a video I took last year when I was partaking in the fireworks fun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otEHdywm2zs


I'll try to post other videos to give a good feel of the war zone aspect. Now, however, I'm going to try to sleep in spite of the continued explosions (though they've been dying down since 1 am)


Edit: Ok, here they are. Keep in mind these were taken around 12:45-1:00 am, well after the peak of explosions (midnight)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4qPV-CKmYg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KblmiipPt-g


Edit 2: Well, YouTube seems to be taking its time to process the videos, but I'm not going to wait for it. The movies will be available eventually. Good night, all!

Velo Vol
02-17-07, 11:43 AM
Can't see the videos (yet), but Happy New Year!
gbcb
02-17-07, 08:24 PM
All right, they're up now!

jyossarian
02-17-07, 08:36 PM
Heh, looks kinda spooky/cool w/ the b&w video and flashes in the night sky.
TRACKMAN
02-17-07, 08:46 PM
Here's to the coming of Ding Hai:
Legend has it that in ancient times,Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in pig years tend to have excellent manners, make and keep friends, work very hard, and appreciate luxury. They are very loving and make loyal partners.
Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart, Hillary Clinton, Mozart, Ernest Hemmingway & Arnold Swartzeneger
to name a few were all born in the year of the pig.
Flippin Sweet
02-17-07, 08:52 PM
Well, I didn't want to open the way for any jokes, but I was born in the year of the pig, but I'm in good company. So, yay.
CrosseyedCrickt
02-17-07, 10:48 PM
oink
Siu Blue Wind
02-18-07, 12:14 AM
I wonder if Asian restaurants will serve roast pig during the festivities. That would be messed up.
dauphin
02-18-07, 12:16 AM
siu I thought you weren't around tonight.
Siu Blue Wind
02-18-07, 12:25 AM
Why?
wheelhot
02-18-07, 12:41 AM
Gong Xi Fa Chai to anyone who is celebrating Chinese New Year...Ang Pau Lai Lai :p
Siu Blue Wind
02-18-07, 12:44 AM
Laycee?
giantcfr1
02-18-07, 08:07 AM
Happy New Year gbcb. It's the year of the Wild Boar here in Japan.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/giantcfr1/Kyoto%20Festivals/Christmas%202006%20New%20Year%202007/januar07022.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/giantcfr1/Kyoto%20Festivals/Christmas%202006%20New%20Year%202007/29dec2006035.jpg
henria86
02-18-07, 08:16 AM
Happy new year.. Piggie.....
gong hay fat choi...
henri
gbcb
02-18-07, 08:31 AM
Thanks, Steve -- wild boar seems an improvement over pig!

125 people injured (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/02/18/asia/AS-GEN-China-New-Year-Injuries.php) in the fireworks in Beijing last night. Somehow I'm not surprised :rolleyes:
Siu Blue Wind
02-18-07, 08:34 AM
Yah - Gung hay everyone's fat choy!!
jsharr
02-18-07, 08:35 AM
Is it bad to BBQ the animal during it's year?
gbcb
02-18-07, 08:41 AM
I don't think Chinese people would let such conflicts get in the way of a good meal...
giantcfr1
02-18-07, 09:13 AM
Is it bad to BBQ the animal during it's year?

***** NO, not here. Oishii (Yummmmmmm)