A little over a year ago, I was lucky to come across a celebration at a temple very near my home.  Well, yesterday the blaring traditional horns and explosive fireworks let me know that something was happening again.  Following a short parade, they ended up back at the same temple. I was told they were celebrating the temple’s anniversary; I am not sure why there was year and a few weeks between the events.  I am guessing it is due to following the Lunar Calendar.

This will be a pretty photo heavy post, not really much commentary I need to add.  I will separate the shots between those taken during the performance and those taken in the preparation area backstage.

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I was out for a walk this morning when I came across a small group practicing traditional fan dancing.  Dressed in their traditional robes, and moving so smoothly, it was nice to spend a few minutes watching and taking photos.

I believe that this is kind of an offshoot of a martial art, perhaps kung fu?

Like with other Eastern martial arts, the movements are slow, fluid and precise, until at the last possible moment, the fans are snapped open or shut.

The snapping of the fans is actually quite loud and can be a little startling if you don’t know it is about to happen.  After the fans are snapped, the pose is typically held for a moment, before moving on to the next phase.

I didn’t get long to shoot them, but I am glad I arrived when I did, as 10 minutes later they were packing up and leaving.

With my posting for yesterday (April 9th), one full year came to an end with my Daily Someone project.  With the anniversary, I thought it was worth a little bit of a look back.  Here are some of the photos I have taken over the past 12 months that I have a fondness for.  These might not be technically my best, just ones which appeal to me.  Here they are, in chronological  order.

May 12th

May 17th

June 17th

June 26th

Today's Quote:
“I have gotten to a point in my life where
I don’t want to have dinner with someone I don’t like.”
~ John Frankenheimer

Today's Quote:
“My body is a temple where junk food goes to worship”
~ Unknown