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Photo Uploaded: Feb 27 2008 09:14:37 GMT
Taken: 2008:02:02 13:40:47
Manufacturer: SONY
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Aperture: F5.6
Shutter: 10/2000 sec
ISO: 100
Flash: No (Turned off)
Dragon Puppet (Chinese New Year 6/11)
Here's another puppet from the same stall that was selling the puppet lion.
http://www.fotothing.com/Pueo/photo/d32ae080a7766be20567532611f340eb/
Dragons are revered mythical creatures in Chinese Culture (and other Asian cultures).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_dragon
The Dragon is often portrayed by kung fu troups with a large, long, dragon puppet at New Year celebrations. The acrobatic display is commonly known as the Dragon Dance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_dance
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Comments on this photo:
Feb 27 2008 14:00 GMT
bennystr
So colorful!
Feb 27 2008 19:10 GMT
Pueo
PRO
It was tempting me to buy it. Instead I took its picture.
Feb 28 2008 00:47 GMT
ashdad
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Neat puppet!
Mar 05 2008 21:32 GMT
Nodster
Interesting series
Mar 05 2008 21:35 GMT
Pueo
PRO
Glad you enjoyed it.
FT1