From rabbits to dragons...
The Year of the Rabbit gave way to the Chinese Year of the Dragon over the weekend (22/23 Jan 2012). The newspapers, movies and decorations on the streets reflect this most important of all Chinese occasions. I won't go into the traditions (gifts of money in even denominations only, not sweeping on New Years day for fear of sweeping away good luck, exchanging oranges and mandarins to name just a few) because this blog isn't intended for the millions out there and there are a million websites that will answer those questions. Although I welcome anyone to drop by, of course; this is written primarily for family and friends. We arrived back in Singapore on the 23rd Jan while many a Chinese house broom lay idle. We returned from our first trip back to New Zealand since moving here. 16 days in Aotearoa... time enough to enjoy meat pies from the dairy, fish and chips on the beach, play golf, ride motorbikes, attend a wedding and a 40th party and catch up with...