946 Asian Santa And Christmas Tree, Taipei, Taiwan is a mixed media by Richard Neuman Architectural Gifts which was uploaded on December 6th, 2021.
946 Asian Santa And Christmas Tree, Taipei, Taiwan
I have had the wonderful experience of being in Taiwan at Christmas time. The air was above freezing and no snow. Despite only 5% of the population... more
Title
946 Asian Santa And Christmas Tree, Taipei, Taiwan
Artist
Richard Neuman Architectural Gifts
Medium
Mixed Media - Digital Photo Painting
Description
I have had the wonderful experience of being in Taiwan at Christmas time. The air was above freezing and no snow. Despite only 5% of the population being Christians, Taipei was totally decorate d for Christmas. Clusters and strings of lights were inside and outside building. Sophicated lazer light shows had santa climbing up the sides of buildings, Bing Crosy could be heard singing “White Christmas”, and filled shopping bags were seen everywhere. While the bigest holiday for the Buddhist and Taoist population is Lunar New Year, (celebrated 4 to 6 weeks after Christmas) most really love Christmas too. A major difference is one rarely sees Christian symbols of Christmas. Snowflakes, snowmen, bells, candy canes, stars, red and green, santa, his slede and reinders, wooden soliders abound, but not a Joesph, Mary, Jesus, wise men, nor sheppard anywhere. Christmas in Taiwan is a most happy time but not religious.
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December 6th, 2021