Grrr!!! One more "doong doong doong chiang, doong doong doong chiang. doong chiang doong chiang" and I will go bonkers! My ears are blasted with loud, jaunty Chinese New Year music everywhere I go!!
Just when you think that the new year festivities are over and routine is finally restored, the Chinese New Year is just a week away! That means another round of preparations and 15 days of continuous feasting and festivities!
2020 is the Year Of The Rat.
Good news for those of us who have had a bad start to 2020 – you get a second chance for a do over!
Let's hope that The Year Of The Rat is a wonderful year ahead for all!
Happy Chinese New Year, pallies!
I love second chances. How fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week and a very happy Chinese New Year. ♥
Life is a party Veronica! Hurray, I love second chances too!
ReplyDeleteI wish You have a great year 😊
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year. I was born Year Of the Pig. Thelma.
ReplyDeleteHappy Year of the Rat to everyone.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! It’s hard for me to believe it would be a good thing to be born in a Year of The Rat! Are there good things associated with that sign? P
ReplyDeleteI think I was born in the year of the Rat.. it always sounds so unappealing to me :(
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year!! I'm not sure I would want to be born in the year of the rat, LOL. All I can think of is vermin :)
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If you cant beat them, join them - buy a bell!!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
We don't have a Chinese community near us so Chinese New Year will pass without us noticing. Like you say, one New Year a year is enough.
ReplyDeleteI like that rat so cute
ReplyDeleteChinese New Year even makes rats cute
ReplyDelete...thank you for your nice comment.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR
All the best to you too, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your celebrations.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy New Year! and beautiful color in your photo.
ReplyDeleteWe started our celebrations this past weekend. Happy Chinese New Year!
ReplyDeleteNice celebration post I wil take my second chance heheh!
ReplyDeleteHave a rattastic week Veronica :-)
Since my son worked at one time in China, I know what a big deal New year is! What are the important mile stones (or characteristics) in this year, do you know? Oh, and I also learned that red is a positive color, not one of alarm like in the Western world. You gave us a great image!Many thanks for sharing your new Year with All Seasons, and have a grand first week.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen such cute rats! I hope you enjoy the celebration :)
ReplyDeleteIt's delightful to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
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I´d like to have second chance, nice that it´s possible.
ReplyDeleteHappy Year of Rat from Rooster!
A joyful photo!
ReplyDeleteThose rats look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm all in for second chances after a bumpy start of 2020.
Happy 2020 to you :)
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NOT a fan of rats as a rule but this yellow ones are very sweet. Happy New Rat Year.
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Glad to know we have a chance for a do-over - t2020 has been challenging so far!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo - thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-tour-of-holy-name-of-jesus-cathedral.html
Hello Girlfriend, Here I am! How are you? Doing fine here, but boy is it cold. brrrrrrrrrrr Can I come by you and stay until winter is over??? ~hehehe~ Boy, wouldn't that be nice? We'd probably have so much fun together. Well, it's grocery shopping day here so I gotta fly! Love your pics and the meeces as my daughter says! I LOVE MEECES TO PIECES! hahahaha Have a great day my friend! HUGS Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks very colourful, and I love the rat in glasses!
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Happy Lunar New Year, Veronica! Enjoy the festivities.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteHappy Lunar New Year
ReplyDeleteHappy Rat Year, I mean New Year!
ReplyDeleteJust heard in the news that the New Year's festivities will be or are cancelled due to this strange flu or whatever it is ! I hope they won't cancel it here in Brussels, I love to see the parade !
ReplyDeleteI always love new starts! Every day, we begin again. Today I was out walking under a lovely sunrise -- new day, new possibilities!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Wishing you all the best in the year ahead!
ReplyDeleteThat is good news! Fun post!
ReplyDeleteHello, Happy Chinese New Year. I hope the Year of the Rat is a good year too. Cute image. Thanks for visiting my blog. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteI saw a lot of really nice make-up collections celebrating the year of the rat :D Regards:**
ReplyDeleteSadly I missed any of the Chinese New Year celebrations that may have been going on down town. I like the Lion & dragon dances. Today is Australia Day so I am off to an Aussie BBQ very soon. Have a great week and thank you for visiting my blog last week.
ReplyDeleteOh yes indeed and Happy New Year to you too :)
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Happy Chinese New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! And love the colorful photo!
ReplyDeleteWe spent a wonderful Chinese New Year in Hawaii, not even aware that it coincided with our visit to a relative there. Such a festive event! The next morning you could cut the air with a knife, there was so much smoke from the fireworks.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful bright and colourful! I remember the celebrations that they would hold when we lived in Manchester especially during the Chinese New Year. And who doesn;t love a second chance. I certainly would, if I had one.
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing you a very Happy New Year! Happy 2020. Thank you for sharing this post and joining our weekly blog hop.
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Esha
Happy Chinese New Year! Sounds like an epic time. :)
ReplyDeleteAt least they look super cute! I like how well lit up the one in the back is.
ReplyDeleteHello Sweetheart,
ReplyDeleteGong Xi Fa Cai!
My older poppet informed me the other day, that it was the Year of the Rat. And I'm a Rat from the Chinese Zodiac. I'm kinda chuffed, as I'm hoping it's going to be a good year for me. Even the younger poppet is a Rat. :)
Can imagine those irritating jingle-jangles. Experienced a whole big bunch of that when we lived in Singapore. The red and golden colours would get to me, but then the spirit was infectious, as were the happy vibes of celebration.
May your Year of the Rat be truly blessed.
Lots of love and hugs xoxo
Happy rat to you as well!
ReplyDeleteSuch a festive sight.
ReplyDeleteHave a great year ahead, Veronica. :)
Happy Year of the Rat, Veronica :)
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