It was New Year's Eve, a night that l was not really in a celebration mood, because mom is still not in a good state of health. So we took a drive around town and for the first time in this town we had a stage erected for the countdown.A stage with preformances to attract a huge crowd, well since parking was available and free for me, why not, so we joined the crowd, it was fun, young hip-hop dancers were performing, not so much of the singing because it's all in Chinese, but the crowd made the atmosphere superb, it's just like everybody knows everybody, shouting of 'happy new year' wishes were heard everywhere(that's in English). When the count down started every body was shouting and screaming from '0' to '1', and suddendly a display of fireworks appeared on stage. Red chinese lanterns were lighted up for the coming Chinese New Year ! it was so beautiful. I was lucky to have my camera in my handbag so l snap some nice "memories" to share with everyone ! Happy New Year 2009 to everyone !!