Of Symbols and Things:
Reading the symbols:
If one looks symbolically at the
-orange,
-lantern,
-the 2 zeros in 2020 and the
-corona virus magnified,
they are all round objects and represent
-wholeness,
-totality,
-perfection.
Are there really? In our imperfect world?
No!
It's Chap Goh Mei* with the lanterns.
Enjoy the time.
But it's Orange Alert.
And the virus is present.
So keep safe and keep our hygiene.
But there's the #8
Because Chap Goh Mei falls on the 8th this year.
And 8 is prosperity, wealth or generally good luck in Chinese.
-A balance?
-Hope?
-A Cure?
-Wellness?
I leave you guessing as to my meaning.
A Happy Chap Goh Mei. Keep Safe. It's Orange Alert.
Yes Mr Virus. Get Out, Get Out!!!
*Chap (10), Goh (5), May (night) = End of Chinese New Year as the 15th night (literal translation from the Fuchien dialect) where lanterns are lit when both adults and children enjoy the evening.
Disclaimer:
Being both a Chinese and an English Literature student, it's personal explanation of symbols and things. Believing is another aspect altogether. I'm just hoping this enemy virus will be destroyed soonest.
Cheers.
Wishing you a virus free 15 Mei.
ReplyDeleteHappy end of Chinese New year Andy bless you
ReplyDeleteSo nice of your greeting and alert posting, am wishing you a happy and virus free Chap Goh Mei with your loved ones at home Andy 😊🙏
ReplyDeleteSymbolic Objects:
ReplyDeleteEveryday objects are often used to symbolize something else:
-A chain can symbolize the coming together of two things.
-A ladder can represent the relationship between heaven and earth or ascension.
-A mirror can denote the sun but, when it is broken, it can represent an unhappy union or a
separation.
Again, symbols can be subjective. And some people take it in fun.
Whatever, like unknown forces beyond us, they may not be just symbols and things.
From good friend SK TAN: "Best quote so far, 'When the country went orange, the people went bananas.'" :-)
ReplyDeleteDOSCON ALERT LEVEL
ReplyDeleteHOKKIEN TRANSLATION:
GREEN - BO TAI JI - NOT A PROBLEM
YELLOW - MAI KIA - DON'T BE AFRAID
ORANGE - KAN CHEONG LEOW - GETTING NERVOUS ALREADY
RED - XIAO LEOW - MADNESS
BATMAN AND ROBIN CARTOON:
ReplyDeleteROBIN: LET'S GO TO CHINA TO SAVE THEM FROM CORONA VIRUS!!!
BATMAN: YOU CRAZY? I'M THE MAIN DISH IN CHINA.
The condom shelves were all empty at the Supermarkets.
ReplyDeleteThey were using them to 'mask' their fingers for pressing lift buttons.
Too many are over reacting despite assurances again and again by the government.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that the advice are faling on deaf ears.
The KIASI, KIASU,syndrome are displayed all over the island.
Latest: it looks like supermarkets are practically giving away their goods, with the long long queues.
Pharmacies are mostly running out of stock with their masks...
Unnecessary panic buying may lead suppliers taking advantage to increase prices.
ReplyDelete元宵節快楽!!
ReplyDeleteLANTERN FESTIVAL PLEASURE!!
Happy Chap Goh Meh.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Stay healthy and happy always!
God Bless With Metta.
Cheers!!!
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Belinda Poh
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for thumbs up on this post.
HAPPY CHAP GOH MEH
ReplyDeleteThanks to all friends who sent greetings via WhatsApp and those who replied to this post directly via email and Facebook.
ReplyDeleteThere are two wonderful Japanese covers of this song.
ReplyDeleteOne is by Yuu Hayami & the other is by Ayumi Hamasaki, which was made sometime in the early 90's.
Cheers!
😰
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Thank you Malar Mala for your teardrop.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope for the best and that this Monster Virus will get out of our lives soonest!
Yes U R Right Andy,,
ReplyDeleteWith God's Help n Kind Blessings,,,
Things Will Be Alright,,
We Believe That We Will Overcome This Virus Monster soon,,!!
Hi ERICBRONSON,
ReplyDeleteThanks for posters, your greetings and good wishes.
We hope that this Monster Virus will get out of our lives soonest!