Prosperity, Fu

Chinese New Year (CNY) or the Lunar New Year is the most celebrated Chinese festival. In the course of history it has been known by other names such as First Morning of the Year (Yuan Dan) or Spring Festival (Chun Jie). The arrival of new year is considered an important event as it signifies the beginning of the lunar calendar. Therefore, Chinese pays lots of attention to this event.

The word Prosperity (Fu) is the most favourable word use during CNY. Prosperity does not mean loaded with cash alone. In the chinese culture, prosperity encompasses reunion with family, having lots of children, with enough food to eat, having shelter to seek comfort and a place to call home, with good health and positive mind, having friends to share, and most importantly, having a good life. Thus, Fu is usually seen in many CNY decorations.

Here are some of the Fu decoration I came across, some of which are from my house.

Dad brought this Fu from the night market.

These 2 Fu are for doors

Fu from Beijing, China

This Fu was brought from Beijing. It is an imprint art, a kind of art from China. The original character was written by the Late Emperor Qian Loong of the Qing Dynasty.

My big brother brought this Fu from Fusan, China

Ngan Yin Peanut, Pasir Pinji Market

This Fu decoration takes the form of a kid wishing someone. It was actually peanut packing for Ngan Yin Peanut.