Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Chinatown

These pics were taken at Petaling Street aka Malaysia's Chinatown. With the Chinese Lunar Year just several weeks away, the place comes alive with shoppers haggling for Chinese New Year goodies at the myriad stalls and shops that line the street.
Shops selling Chinese New Year decorations
The pineapple is a popular traditional feng shui symbol of wealth
Chinese New Year Cookies
Asian-style Pork Jerky - a popular Chinese New Year gift
Waxed Duck - A Chinese New Year Staple. Not for me though!
Pussy Willows -  A favourite flower for the Chinese New Year. The fluffy white blossoms of the pussy willow resemble silk, and they soon give forth young shoots the color of green jade. The Chinese enjoy such signs of growth, which represent the coming of prosperity
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25 comments:

  1. Michelle from HBHLJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I need to get me some pussy willows and pineapples! Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Thriftanista in the CityJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    It's so pretty. I love all the colors.

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  3. AnnieJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Wow!! LOVE all the colors! I really want to visit Malaysia someday :)

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  4. Catch My WordsJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    These photos are fabulous. I love the bright colors and the flavor of China Town.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/01/wordless-wednesday-my-baby-is-twenty.html

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  5. StephJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Wow -- the colors are so vibrant! I am looking forward to Chinese New Yea -- it's on my birthday this year! :) I don't know what waxed ducks are... hmmm, are they edible??? Pretty flowers!

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  6. Liz MaysJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    There is just so much to see everywhere!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I love all the decorations, very festive!

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  8. Rhianna January 29, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Looks like there is going to lots of fun there!

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  9. yoncaJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Colorful decoration, food, so many things to take a look/buy..Looks like all day fun:) I need a day like that lately.

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  10. JacanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    One of my favourite shopping places.

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  11. stevebethereJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Wow! that looks wonderful and so colourful although our Chinatown is nice in London it has nothing on this.

    Have a noodlelicious week ;-)

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  12. JessicaJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Love the colors!
    Thanks for linking up!

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  13. mail4roseyJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    It looks delightfully colorful, busy, and fun!

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  14. AmeliaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    so very colorful, red seems to be the popular color! Happy WW!

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  15. PaulaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    It looks so pretty and fun there!! Thanks for sharing for WW :)

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  16. EvelynJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I've never been there...it looks so fun!!

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  17. OrangeHeroMamaJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    So much to see! I'd love to visit!

    http://www.homeofohm.com/2013/01/wordlesswednesday-warm-winter-day-in.html

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  18. Hootin AnniJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Glorious...and oh so colorful. By the way, I LOVE the photo of the wire pendants in the post below this. I'm gonna go check her blog out.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful shots! I love the colours.

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  20. Kristin AquariannJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    What fun decorations!

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: Icicle Image

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  21. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Everything looks so colourful and beautiful Veronica. It must be great being there.

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  22. aureliaeugeniaFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    It is an overwhelming feeling to see all those images overthere! I love the colours and I expect all the cookies are yummy!Thank you for sharring this!
    hugs

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  23. An Apel a DayFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Oh my the colors are a beautiful!

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  24. CharlotteFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Great photos! Thanks for linking up!

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  25. ~ NoelleFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    how fun and festive :) looks so busy.. it would be exciting to people watch there ;)

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