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by Wong Casandra

I haven’t been to Orchard in quite awhile (or rather, haven’t gotten down to exploring it recently; I have been making quick trips to Orchard for my weekly Japanese classes, but nothing else), so one day last week, I decided to make an appointment with a friend in Takashimaya. While walking towards my destination, I was pretty much shocked by the extravagant lighting and decoration – perhaps because I haven’t really quite recovered from seeing the plight of houses in Phnom Penh. So I decided the next time I dropped by Orchard for my evening classes, I will bring my camera along for some casual shooting… and to immortalise this year’s celebration in Orchard.

1. Merry Christmas! The traffic lights, car lights and the Christmas lights – they all brighten up the roads and make them look pretty!	2. Towering Lights & Buildings I like how the lights contrasted with this tall building behind CK Tangs. Which is grander: the tall, towering building or the shimmering lights?
3. Santa Helpers I first spotted a couple of people wearing really tiny little red caps on their heads, and then I was wondering where did they get them. Later, along the stretch of road towards Takashimaya, I spotted a lady selling them. I wanted to get one, but decided against it since I would most likely misplace or drop it somewhere.	4. Kids Posing with Kids From far, I spotted a group of kids (and adults) crowding around something; when I got nearer, I realized it was a Bob the Builder lookalike!
5. Christmas Buskers I like seeing buskers perform. When I spotted a group of people crowding around some, I decided to stick around and listen myself.	6. Jesters! Spotted jesters gamely posing for some photos in the middle of nowhere.
7. Berry X’mas in Takashimaya What a lovely way to decorate. I wonder how many bears were used in the making of this “tree”?

In all honesty, I don’t really like the over-gratuitous lighting decorations – it really made Orchard look like a huge getai stage –, however, I do appreciate the fact that they add a certain celebratory excitement for many tourists, families and couples alike; in fact, while getting irritated by strangers who blocked my view by constantly standing around inspecting some ornate decorations, I spotted several groups of people enthusiastically posing for photos!

I haven’t had the time to check out the decorations at the neighborhood malls… but will soon, so do look out for the next post. Do get out there and snap some photos with your favourite Christmas decorations!

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