Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in horse years are cheerful, skillful with money, perceptive, witty, talented and good with their hands.
Of course, the malls prepared by making it a family holiday experience. Children were busy painting ceramics in the mall. Some adults even enjoyed the painting, while the rest just enjoyed the spirit of the day.
Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck.
In Ayala Mall
In SM Mall
At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes, and often do a dragon dance. Above is one dragon.
After a busy, driving day, apartment checks, and interaction with the young Elders and Sisters, we were pleased to meet with other senior couples for dinner (a Chinese Food buffet, of course).
Elder and Sister Sommerfeldt, Sister and Elder Anderson,
and our newest couple in the mission: Sister and Elder Bresee.
The restaurant was in Harold's Hotel, and the food was delicious.
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