Chinese New Year

It’s once again the year of the rat. I took a floating holiday today to celebrate my zodiac sign properly. After a brisk walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, I enjoyed my afternoon in New York’s Chinatown. Temples, reached through dubious stairwells with myriad warnings that my actions were being recorded, provided me the opportunity to burn incense in honor of our ancestors and for good fortune in the coming year. On the street, tigers and dragons roamed freely, bestowing blessings on the wide range of shops that contribute to the bustle of Chinatown.

You can check out more photos from the day in the flickr set.