This could be the same guy as the one in this post (Today = Present = Gift) (more pics here). 
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
After all today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
– Unknown
So, you want to know what he can do with his ball.
I only had a few seconds to snap this picture before the ball (and him) slipped and fell off the edge (he was okay .. no worries ) – but I must say that he did a pretty good job balancing himself on the ball.
What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?
–Vincent Van Gogh
If you want to know, please drop by again on Monday.
That’s not too bad .. Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival in 30 days (and a bit  ) .. could’ve been longer had I not combine a few of them together (they had “part 1″, “part 2″ for some exhibits). LOL!
Anyway, to recap, here are the links to this year’s Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival (also on my Chinese Lantern Festival 2007 flickr set — I posted more pics there than what I’ve posted here):
And for those who wants to see more, here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts (not on flickr): Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
A classic novel of Chinese literature, The Water Margin takes place during the last years of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is a heroic poem that closely follows the 108 heroes’ successes and failures during their revolution against the feudalist society.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
Xi’an: In second century BC, a Han Dynasty diplomat, Zhang Qian, ventured forth from Xi’an in China. Zhang Qian brought with him Chinese silk, porcelain and other precious treasures to the West. He also gook back to the East the cultural riches, such as grapes, pomegranates and walnuts. He opened …. linking China to the Western countries, the route became the famous – Silk Road.
Dunhuang: With the rise of the Sillk Road and its resultant commerce in trade and ideas, Dunhuang’s role and character altered. Though its importance as a garrison remained, it now doubled as a trading post and cultural centre.
Baghdad: In the eighth century, Baghdad was on the trade route reaching to China. Wander through a bazaar in legendary Baghdad – home of the Arabian Nights — one of the three greatest cities along the ancient Silk Road!
Italy: Italy was the last stop at the western end of The Silk Road where goods were taken to by ships from the great ports of Asia Minor and Palestine.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
Dragons are a symbol of Chinese Culture. All dragons represent strength, wisdom, luck, nobility, bravery, and the power of the monarchies.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
“The Fable of the White Serpent”, told an ancient fairytale about a love story of a White-Serpent Enchantress Bai Suzhen and a scholar, Xuxian. They married each other and gave birth to a little boy.
The Master Monk Fahai believed that the marriage between serpent and human will pose a threat to humans. As a result, Fahai separated Xuxian and Bai Suzhen by trapping Xuxian inside the Jinshan Temple in order to protect him.
To save Xuxian from the hands of Monk Fahai, the angered mother-to-be, Bai Suzhen called out to the water immortals to flood the Temple of Jinshan. Fahai also commanded marine life including crabs, mussels, shrimps, and fishes to fight against the White Serpent.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
The Emperor admires the lanterns from the Song Dynasty and joins visitors in celebration of the festival. The glittering gold decorations sparkle from the
powerful dragon boats in the Yangtze River.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
Pinming Tea House is the most famous of all teahouses in China. The tea drinking ceremony would start with one cup of clear tea accompanied by the ancient melodies, and the tea drinker sitting next to a quiet lake. The heart becomes clear and calm, just like the tea in the cup.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
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