Buddha's birthday was celebrated at South Bank in Brisbane this weekend. Think dragon dancing, Asian food, fireworks and religious rituals. I went there on Sunday afternoon and Vas joined me a couple of hours later. I think half of Brisbane must have been there, at least it felt like it at times - especially when trying to find a park.
One of the things I enjoyed the most was to do the different sacrificing activities. I gave the Buddha a bath by pouring water on his shoulder three times. That was supposed to cleanse my soul. I also put a incense-stick in a pot filled with dirt while I tried to think wise thoughts. And by plinging a bell I got a wish. I also got a little card or a note with some wise words on after each sacrifice. You were supposed to give a small donation at every activity to raise money for the temple.
I watched the dragon dancing and some other performances. The selection of food was awesome, and I ate lots. I also tried out this weird type of ice cream, just have a look at the photo. At the end of the festival there was fireworks.
Today, Monday 6 May, is a public holiday. Queensland's Labour Day always falls on the first Monday in May. 
Bjellå eg plingte i for å få et ønske.
Her blir Buddha bada.
Kjempegode "kuleis".
9 comments:
Ha en riktig god fridag. Her har regnet kommet tilbake etter en uke med sol.
flotte bilder,hege.du opplever mye i australia.17mai blir nok feiret stort blandt dere norske i varmt vær.her er det 7gr. og pøøsregn.hilsen mormor.
greit å lære litt om Budda. Skal lære noen 4.klassinger om buddismenakkurat nå. Ny konfirmasjon ahead-jens denne gang. Jeg skal visst holde tale?????
Hi Hege, It looks like real fun!
Willie
Gratulere med dagen=)
mary.
Så etter deg i 17.maireportasjer fra Brisbane. Hvor var du? Jeg står over facebook!! Har nok med hotmail og e-post. F.mor
hei Hege
takk for livstegn. Kommer det ikke snart flere nyheter? Sol og varme i gamlelandet. Farmor
Hege! Oppdatering plz!:P
Savne deg her hjemma.. Keep me øppdejted!
Klemz
Hei Hege.
Det ser ut som du har det kjempe fint, men det er litt rart at du bor sammen med bare gutter. Jeg savner deg, kommer du snart hjem? Jeg trodde du hadde klippet håret ditt, men så leste mamma at du hadde bare hale, jeg liker ikke at folk klipper seg.
Klem fra Ida.
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