The Lair of the Emerald Serpent

Today was the big New Year party organized by the Chung Wa association even though it was actually Tuesday when the tiny sliver of a crescent moon made its first appearance

Peppa the pig made countless appearances on many of the little red and gold envelopes sold at the stalls. I asked on stall hall holder what the Chinese people have against green since they use green for the shares that are tanking on the stock exchange and even wanted to have traffic lights with green for stop and red for go. I guess the tourism bureau knocked that one on the head. She told me that green is not an unlucky colour except when worn as a HAT. Sorry. she said and smiled. I says that I should go and get 4444 embroidered on my gorgeous green silk hat and that will scare most of the Chinese people away. Or maybe just 444 as in only two thirds evil

So belated Chinese New Year's greetings to everyone who loves any opportunity to party

David Rowe has been more dedicated to the cause than most folks and has produced an infinite variety of porcine creatures for our amusement

( Pork Chopped )