This is a wishing "lamp" where you write your wishes on the petal of the lotus and then light the candle. Then you release it into the river of the lake and hope that the wishes come true.
There were many in the lake that night in Chinese garden, with different colours, contrasting nicely with the inky dark water.
Alright, no prize for those who can guess who this statue is representing. For those who don't, he's Guan Yu, seen as the epitome for righteousness and loyalty in the Chinese culture, a real life figure who was a general to LiuBei during the founding of the Kingdom of Shu.
If you missed out on the lanterns, you can still make a wish by throwing these red ribbons with the golden "tong qian" to the wishing tree.
Carps are known to bring fortune to their owners and these carps (also known as "koi") need lots of care to grow to such sizes.
I find this lotus very nice, with its symmetrical reflection. Lotus is an important part of Buddhist culture. Its a symbol of purity, as you often find white, pleasant lotus growing in muddy waters.
There were many in the lake that night in Chinese garden, with different colours, contrasting nicely with the inky dark water.
Alright, no prize for those who can guess who this statue is representing. For those who don't, he's Guan Yu, seen as the epitome for righteousness and loyalty in the Chinese culture, a real life figure who was a general to LiuBei during the founding of the Kingdom of Shu.
If you missed out on the lanterns, you can still make a wish by throwing these red ribbons with the golden "tong qian" to the wishing tree.
Carps are known to bring fortune to their owners and these carps (also known as "koi") need lots of care to grow to such sizes.
I find this lotus very nice, with its symmetrical reflection. Lotus is an important part of Buddhist culture. Its a symbol of purity, as you often find white, pleasant lotus growing in muddy waters.
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nice photo..
Thanks! Its good to know people appreciates it.
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