Colourful display huh? This local chinese shop with its main business of selling incense has been around for the longest time, since I was a little girl. I vividly remember that they used to sell heaps of fireworks (when it was not made illegal/banned) during Chinese New Year.To Master Price, mooncake festival is more about playing lanterns, candles and eating mooncakes or chu chai pang. Over the years, the traditional significance has been watered down. Just like Easter, youngsters look for the chocolate Easter Rabbit or eggs instead!!
Since there is a mooncake family gathering over the weekend, decided to replace MP’s old and torn lantern. M’s face was all wrinkly when I showed her the lantern – what happen to the cute zodiac animals they use to sell?? They do sell fishes (Nemo looking ones), dragon, rabbit, chicken, etc. but with commercialism the lanterns need to keep up with mainstream cartoon characters – otherwise how to sell right? Actually, was hoping to get a Ben 10 for MP but power rangers is still his number 1 favourite! Find the music in the plastic one a little too loud and annoying. But I must admit that they are much better alternative and safer for young children than the ones with fire and candles.
Couldn’t resist, got a smaller one for myself. Afterall since have to look after the kids, might as well join them right? Besides I think they make great decorations. Maybe I should get a few more??? Ha ha ha - yes I can be a 'big kid' sometimes :)
