1. 9-segment pineapple dragon
From afar, the drum and gongs that we grew up with, informed us of the presence a dragon or lion dance troupe nearby. On this prosperous day, it was extra special. Both the fearsome and royal symbol of the pineapple dragon and 9 lions dancing around reminded me of childhood memories of gathering around Chinese New Year with plenty of lion dance performances everywhere.
From afar, the drum and gongs that we grew up with, informed us of the presence a dragon or lion dance troupe nearby. On this prosperous day, it was extra special. Both the fearsome and royal symbol of the pineapple dragon and 9 lions dancing around reminded me of childhood memories of gathering around Chinese New Year with plenty of lion dance performances everywhere.
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| 9-segment pineapple dragon |
2. Ms N’s and her granddaughter
I was sitting near the tea preparation corner at #01-01 and was waiting for Master to arrive for the reblessing. I was noticing that Ms N had her family, and Ms N was trying to get her granddaughter to finish her lunch of porridge, which the granddaughter was looking everywhere except finishing her lunch. This reminded me of my grandmother whom also chided me to finish my meal before wondering off to play something. I was 7 years old then.
I was sitting near the tea preparation corner at #01-01 and was waiting for Master to arrive for the reblessing. I was noticing that Ms N had her family, and Ms N was trying to get her granddaughter to finish her lunch of porridge, which the granddaughter was looking everywhere except finishing her lunch. This reminded me of my grandmother whom also chided me to finish my meal before wondering off to play something. I was 7 years old then.
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| In this same gallery is where we sit |
3. Ms M’s story of finding the courage within
As part of the tour, Ms M was enthusiastically sharing her Lotus story with us and fellow attendees. As we ask further on her jounery to the present day, I felt slightly unnerved but I remembered that her kindness to share her Lotus journey will inspire anyone that heard her story. We gave her encouraging words for her to continue with her story and eventually managed to complete it in a gentle manner.
As part of the tour, Ms M was enthusiastically sharing her Lotus story with us and fellow attendees. As we ask further on her jounery to the present day, I felt slightly unnerved but I remembered that her kindness to share her Lotus journey will inspire anyone that heard her story. We gave her encouraging words for her to continue with her story and eventually managed to complete it in a gentle manner.
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| Sharing of stories as part of tours like this |
4. Huat Kueh & Nine-layer kueh
Being together with so many people and with many different things happening concurrently, one can be hungry rather quickly. I love that the food was served personally by caring waiters and waitresses whom made the effort to ensure all present will get a full tummy. One waitress was so cute that she would rotate the food served so that we get the variety between puffs, nine-layer kueh and huat kueh.
Being together with so many people and with many different things happening concurrently, one can be hungry rather quickly. I love that the food was served personally by caring waiters and waitresses whom made the effort to ensure all present will get a full tummy. One waitress was so cute that she would rotate the food served so that we get the variety between puffs, nine-layer kueh and huat kueh.
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| The prosperous kueh that saved the day |
5. Huat Photo booth
Taking photos are not natural for most people. As tour guides encouraged everyone to just indulge themselves and try any post they like, I see attendees shedding their social jacket and be themselves in front of the camera. After all, its in the name of fun and laughter with prosperous Lotus symbols. Seeing themselves in funny postures brings laughter to many and smiles to all. The prosperous chi gets better when everyone is happier, easier.
Taking photos are not natural for most people. As tour guides encouraged everyone to just indulge themselves and try any post they like, I see attendees shedding their social jacket and be themselves in front of the camera. After all, its in the name of fun and laughter with prosperous Lotus symbols. Seeing themselves in funny postures brings laughter to many and smiles to all. The prosperous chi gets better when everyone is happier, easier.
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| Happy paths to prosperity |
6. Reblessing
I was touched again when reblessing was done. That Master has again summoned the prosperous chi to be spreaded out among Lotus treasures brought before him. Large efforts that seemed simple.
I was touched again when reblessing was done. That Master has again summoned the prosperous chi to be spreaded out among Lotus treasures brought before him. Large efforts that seemed simple.
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| Reblessing in progress |
7. Gold-standard emcee
Wearing gold, our Emcee, Aloysius, was putting whatever he had into making a good show for all, even in the face of technical difficulties or between programs.
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| The Gold-standard Emcee |
8. Lotus Song of Prosperity
We share the same rest area with the singer and saw the specially worn gold dress that she beautifully donned on for the inaugural release of the Lotus song of Prosperity. The human face to the song did bring a closeness to the song played over the speakers.
We share the same rest area with the singer and saw the specially worn gold dress that she beautifully donned on for the inaugural release of the Lotus song of Prosperity. The human face to the song did bring a closeness to the song played over the speakers.
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| Live singing - A touch of goldness |
9. Sunshine
It was a hot day with plenty of sunshine. Sunshine conveys hope, upward, positivity to all. To bring things up a notch, it’s where the servers were hard at work getting cool drinks and champagne to all attendees. This made everyone even happier.
It was a hot day with plenty of sunshine. Sunshine conveys hope, upward, positivity to all. To bring things up a notch, it’s where the servers were hard at work getting cool drinks and champagne to all attendees. This made everyone even happier.
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| Hot was the day, Huat was the crowd!! |
-- Leonard
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