Parade Thought
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Went to Flushing to see the Lunar New Year parade, it was… rather disappointing and boring, the most memorable performance was a traditional Korean music band with twenty some Korean aunties and uncles playing nabal, janggu, taepyeongso and buk in gorgeous Korean clothes. Well, I have to confess that the dim sum before and Dan Dan noodle after the parade were both stella and made the journey worthwhile and justified.
I always wonder why there is no real Chinese carnival in China and anywhere there is Chinese community, and most of the festivals and celebrations around are just way too predictable. The dragon boats lion dancing and red lanterns are beautiful and colorful, the moon cakes rice balls and Buddha’s Delights are delicious and flavorful, both somehow there are always something missing, the sense of amusement, the spirit of entertainment.