CNY is in the Air

Longevity Peaches

The MCO has made me realize how much I miss going on my weekly morning market visits. This post about the CNY hustle and bustle at the OUG morning market will help tide me over for now. Every year, this lady would sell colourful longevity peaches for the altar. To keep things fresh, she would introduce some new variation as a sales gimmick. Nice to look at, but not for eating.

Plants for CNY

Plants and flowers also sell very well during the CNY season. The Chinese would decorate their homes with plans and flowers to create a 'lively' atmosphere. Among the staples is the coiled bamboo stalks which are called "Guan Yin Bamboo". More elaborate varieties can be found at plant nurseries.

Auspicious

These kids are selling Chinese calligraphy with auspicious words. Pretty skilled work if you ask me. Good strategy as well because its by donation and their cost is not high. Customers won't underpay them, and probably some generous people would overpay them a lot! A good way to earn some money to buy new clothes for CNY. But these days, kids are probably aiming for new smartphones instead.

Comments

Twilight Man said…
The first photo is hilarious as if she is dancing and singing. Did you buy the peach??
William said…
@Twi:
Jesus tak suka makan bao. :P
Derek said…
Maybe the kids need the money for their school or daily expenses.
William said…
@Derek:
Possible.

@JJ:
Keusahawanan.

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