Chinese festival, Darwin [B 23013] • Photograph
Abstract
The object on the right is a 'dragon pearl' 龍珠
The couplet:
神恩隆大夏，聖德遍遐陬
"Divine grace flourishes throughout the realm,
Sagely virtue spreads to the farthest reaches."
Ref p.141 "Aozhou Jian wen"
[Josh Stenberg]
| Subject | Chinese language |
|---|---|
| Chinese--Migrations | |
| Northern Territory | |
| Photographs | |
| Religion | |
| Category | 3. World War I |
| Place | Darwin |
| Keywords | Chinese Australian |
| Current Holder | State Library of South Australia |
| Date | 1922 |
| Item Number | B 23013 |
| Access Rights | Digitised |
| Rights | This image has no known copyright restrictions.
Please refer to the State Library's Conditions of use. |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Language | Chinese |
| Description From Source | Summary
Bringing the dragon out of Joss House Temple at New Years Festival.
Photograph; 19 cm x 16.5 cm
Collection
Part of Darwin Collection |
| Physical Format | Photographs |
| Related Resources | http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4171654 |
| Bibliographic Citation | https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/AWFSPBU2/ |
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