In the Chinese tradition, the August Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most celebrated holidays. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Unlike the American Thanksgiving dinner, the Chinese have mooncakes, which are round pastries filled with lotus seed paste instead of grandma' apple pie. Friends and relatives also send mooncakes to each other as a way of giving thanks.
Dragon and lion dances, whose origins also date back to ancient China, are wonderful dances done during festivals, especially exciting are the dragon and lion dances.
I found some colorful fabric and decided to make this series of Moon Ladies.
4 comments:
Oh Griz... these are wonderful! O love the face of the red dressed spirit!
These really speak out to me. Love them. Thanks so much for sharing.
Very much appreciate the story behind them too, amazing and interesting. I really admire your work!
Andrea.
Thank you again dear friends, I had posted this before but my comments page had picked up spam...so I had to delete and post once more. :( I appreciate your kind comments
Your creations are full of character and spirit. Thank you for sharing.
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