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Container shops
Published on 2012-02-20 03:42:00
We had a coffee yesterday in the city centre. One main street is open and the shops have been replaced with containers. Looks smart. Last week we got the message that demolitions are halfway. 600 buildings are torn down and 600 still have to go. Then they still have to rebuild. Nearly one year since the damaging earthquake. We are fine and we stand strong together.Although not all are fine. There is still lots going on like people having battles with insurance companies, people living in ba
Festival of flowers
Published on 2012-02-19 02:12:00
Every week there is something in the park. This week the festival of Flowers started, with floral art everywhere. There was also a car show, theater, and a band. They keep us entertained. One of the many topiary animals in Hagley park A carpet to heaven An old timer show in the park I laughed seeing the squashed bear. Our cathedral is gone but an 11 year old boy made this one Display by local floral artists Flowers in a small version of the chalice which used
Chinese lantern Festival in Christchurch
Published on 2012-02-12 01:23:00
Christchurch has a big Chinese community. The best way to bring different cultures together is through sharing their customs to create understanding. An ancient festival from China was celebrated yesterday and today. The Chinese lantern festival and it was amazing. The Lantern Festival began in Han dynasty(A.D. 25 - A.D.220 )There are many legends associated with this festival. One of them being that celestial spirits could be seen in the first full moon of the lunar calendar.To help them find
