2012年10月27日

美國中元節 Happy Halloween ,Salem ,MA

       究竟隱藏在照片背後的真相是..........   請看下去!!
       What is being hidden behind this pic ?    pls go on !!

        一年一度的萬聖節來囉!街上開始陸陸續續地出現萬聖節的擺飾與活動預告!整個城市都彌漫着過節的氣氛!!

        小茂茂常識教室: 
        “”每年十月的最後一天,美國都會慶祝這源自愛爾蘭的節日,象徵着夏天的結束,也傳說著鬼魂會來到人間進行“抓交替”的行為,因此人們都得打扮得跟鬼怪一樣 “” 
        用台灣人的理解方式,就是中元節鬼門開的意思,只是台灣人都是燒香燒紙錢,祈求好兄弟過路平安,但是老美過節方式卻是把自己也搞得鬼怪樣,讓鬼魂分不清你是人是鬼,也就不會被抓走了 !  時至今日,老美則是趁遊行或聚會來打扮自己,越怪越吸引人氣 !  
         像這種節日的到來,有所謂女巫鎮(Witch City)之稱的Salem, MA,自然成了整個美國東北新英格蘭地區的萬聖節朝聖地! 就住在左近的小弟我 自然也不想錯過這盛事(也不近啦,開車也要兩小時), Salem,I am Coming !


        Halloween is coming ! The towns in the U.S. are filled with Halloween atmosphere ,along with Halloween decoration and advertisement . 

         What 's Halloween :
          On the last day of Oct. ( Say, 10/31 ) , American will celebrate Halloween ,originated from Ireland, as the end of summer . Particularly , it is said that the suffering souls and ghosts , on that day, will come to human being's world looking for a fall guy .As a result , people have to dress in the freaking and exotic way . In that way , those ghost would be confused by the dress , barely distinguishing human being from ghosts . We , Taiwanese , have a very similar festival ,called Jhong Yuan Festival . However , different from American way , we pray with respect along with burning incense stick and paper money , instead of celebration .
           
          For such festival , Salem , the so-called witch city, naturally becomes the spotlight across the New England area of the U.S. . Surely , I would n't let it go easily ! Salem ! I 'm coming .  


在我家附近的Wethersfield,應該是我們這附近較具萬聖節氣氛的小鎮
Wethersfield,CT , might be the town with more Halloween air in Hartford 's area


南瓜是萬聖節不可缺少的物品! 萬聖節代表色--橘色和黑色!
南瓜特輯!! 
Pumpkin ! An indispensable stuff in Halloween . Halloween 's typical colors are Orange and Black . 


門前的擺飾也是一個大家發揮創意的方式!
有走恐怖風....
The decoration in front door is another way to show your creativity as well .
You can do it in scary type.

有看起來像是房仲的...
Or... can make it look like a real estate agent .

有趁機做廣告的...
or.... it  would be a good way to advertise your own product . 
有不知所云的怪博士..... 
Freaking Doctor .
也有可愛風...
Cute style .



也有人弄得很“”搞鋼“”的.
Or ...  you also can make much efforts to do ...... 
當然也有一些人是去搞破壞的...... But , some guys are going to ruin your efforts....

時間來到了 Oct. 27, 剛好正智和珮嘉的蜜月之旅也來到波士頓,於是就去當個電燈泡!
(圖為波士頓的某個石階,日期正好就是我去的時間)
(10/27也是今年萬聖節前的週末.....  )
Oct. 27 , the weekend before Halloween this year . I went to Boston as a third wheel ,interrupting Andy and Peija's honeymoon ......
State House

來到波士頓,自然得走走Freedom Trail,但Freedom Trail的圖,我想大家也看多了!
這張照片只是要讓大家知道Freedom Trail真的是很多Free.....  
圖為Freedom Trail 一角
When coming to Boston , Freedom Trail is a must-see place. But , from this pic ,I just want you know how free the freedom trail is .
無可避免地,一方面是萬聖節,得來走走墓地,一方面,來看看這位我相識已久的老朋友---Franklin,到現在我皮夾裡面都常還放著他照片咧!
Inevitably , partly because of Halloween ,supposed to visit a cemetery , partly because I should come to visit a old friend who I know him very well and for long time . Even now ,  his pic are often put in my wallet .  
Franklin !
插播一下,美國總統選舉快到了!  如何搶救經濟讓美國人民回到工作崗位上,是本次選戰主軸!
By the way , the U.S. election is coming , How to get American back to job market is the main issue of this campaign .

Salem,本來是隔天白天才要來造訪,陰錯陽差地讓我今晚就來,參與到了萬聖節前的週末聚會!! 果真熱鬧非凡!  讓我們看下去 !

Salem , which I would have planned to come next day , but due to some reasons , we came tonight and luckily be a part of Halloween gathering . 


三個女巫.....  Witches .

一開始覺得這兩位很新奇,可後來發覺,這實在是太平常了!
At the beginning , I thought they were extraordinary . However, if you go on, you would know it is too common .

來摸摸獅子王的屁股!  Let's  “ fondle" Lion king's butt cheek .

我發覺,其實傻傻地站著拍照,是一點都不嗨的!一定要想些和裝扮相稱招式才對!
I found the fact that it is not high enough if you just stand still for taking picture. 
I am supposed to make some corresponding poses ! 

所以,遇到這一組,先來個驚恐狀!
So , Look scared !!

打鳥嘴!
Hitting your fucking beak !
招子太亮,戳你雙眼!
What a shining eyes !!
遇到海上喋血,就要這樣和船長們幹起來!  
you should fight like I did when meeting pirates at sea !
絕地大師歐比王!  不過, 我也會點絕地武功!! 願原力與你同在!
Obi-Wan , Jedi Master !   May force be with you !

天鵝湖! 應該可以從照片中看出來,我被黑天鵝抱得有點不爽,我愛的是白天鵝阿!
Swan ! Easily judging from pic , I like the white one more ! 

所以,我決定不再掩藏自己洶湧的愛意!
So , I decided not to refrain myself !

這叫神龍擺尾!
What a tail !
公.....主....  !?  好啦!胖了點的公主!
Princess !?   O~K~  just a bit fatter !

遇到鬼怪,不動是最好的策略!  
(其實,我是看他有點悶,沒人找他拍照,我才去找他的.... 在這種場合,如果你精心裝扮了,但沒人鳥你,實在是很悶.....)
Stay put is the best strategy when encountering the ghosts . 
( In fact ,  I went for him only because no one took picture with him . At that occasion , you would feel very frustrated if none wants to take pic with your effort-spending costume .)

身為幼稚園園長的我,有一天也是會遇到小孩的反撲的!
Although I have been welcomed by kids all the time , I still encountered their attack .
我不是在求饒! 我是在拜託她和我拍照!  這恐龍裝太可愛了!
不過... 求歡被拒!
I am not begging for mercy , but asking for pictures . What a cute dinosaur costume !
But , Rejected !

注意我旁邊的無臉人! 酷!不過很辛苦!悶死了!
Pay attention to the faeeless one !  Cool! but very stuffy ( I guess )
這傢伙身體灌滿氣,讓我看了就想扁!
What a guy with so much air !?   I would like to give him a punch !
遇到鬼新娘! 我下跪求婚啰! 問她說: 你要嫁給我嗎?   
她居然回: Yes !    我馬上跟他說:拜託!千萬不要!!
Ghost Bride !  I proposed to her right away , asking : would you marry me ?
She replied : Yes !   
I told her immediately : No , pls don't say yes ! pls !
遇到超級英雄 ,我也不能示弱!
Show my power to the Super  hero !
 我死得好慘阿!!
I.... don't want to die !!

我和那阿拉伯男子的同感: 噁爛的牙齒!
What a fucking teeth !

這大個仔,裝成翹屁股老媽! 我也學他翹!  我這動作一作,他朋友也覺得很有趣,也要拍我! 哈!
This giant guy dressed as a plump butt mom .   I imitated her pose . Even her friends thought I am very interesting . Ask me for a pic .   
小忍者!! 太可愛了!  我跟他們說: 我會中國功夫,來一起拍照吧!
不用懷疑,我就是只會這招白鶴亮翅,在非洲也是用這招和她們玩
最早可回溯至去北京時,和徐青姐一起合作的“虎鶴雙形”
Little ninja !   I told them , I can perform Chinese Kung fu ! let's take a pic !
that's the only movement I can !   I even used this movement to show the blacks when I visited Kenya last year !
這第二招一擺,右邊的小忍者,就有點不知所措了! (其實,你從頭到尾都在狀況外!)
更好笑的是,他爸爸居然問我說,你是不是真的會中國功夫,看你的動作很棒,是個練家子的樣子
我回他,你真是好眼力,我學過一點點啦!
(我身懷絕世武功,難道要我到處跟人講嗎?我和衛斯理都是受過嚴格的中國武術訓練的阿! )
The ninja at right-hand side seems to be at loss all the time !  
The more interesting thing is his father asked me , can you perform real kung fu ? your movement is good !  look like a performer !
I replied , what a observation !  I did learn for a little bit ....

她也有隻和康永哥一樣的鳥!
瑪力兄弟! Mario !

謎底揭曉!  第一張照片就是..............       這頂帽子被我選為今日第一名!
這才是真正的“巴拉姑跨” (Boro Krubwa)!!
The answer to the very first one picture -----   Dick hat !!     I will award it as first tonight !! 


P.S. 因應萬聖節的到來,我也送給我的同事們“好神公仔”保身!每個人都依照他們的個性和需求給不一樣的神明!  我覺得這是送外國人很不錯的禮物!
P.S.  Due to the coming of Halloween , I gave my colleague " God doll key chain " to protect them .   Each one is given by each colleague 's image , personality ,or need .   A thoughtful gift ! 
我是這樣跟同事們解釋他們拿到的神明公仔


武聖關公    Kuan Kung ( God of martial art )  
             ---- One of  the most popular god in Taiwan .   
             ---- stands for justice initially . As time goes by , people even pray for money and ask him to expel devils . 

佛祖   Buddha  : Phil 
              ---  kind and benevolent , particularly , very powerful  and stay in high position .

三太子 San Tai Zi  ( The third princess  / God of Kids ) 
             ---- very naughty ( just like Kevin.....) 
             ---- In charge of telling one's fortune and protecting kids .

濟公  Ji Gong   
           ---   live in human being's world and help people out of misery and proverty. He looks a bit freaking and insane . but he is really kind one .
           ---  just like Vlad , who often help people beset with program problem .

媽祖   Ma Zu 
           --- one of the most popular godness in Taiwan 
           --- keep people safe and direct them toward a good way of life . 

玄天上帝  Xuan Tian Shang Di 
            --- do justice and expel the devils . protect people .

土地公   Tu Di Gong ( God of Land ) 
            --- Kind , benevolent  and appear in time of need . 
 文昌帝君 Wen Chang Di Jun ( God of wisdom ) 
            --- people pray for passing examination . give people enough wisdom and intelligence to overcome any exam or test .   
            --- help Erin pass the CFA exam

鐵拐李  Tie Guai Li 
             --- live in human being's world and help people out and do justice. 
             --- he has a awesome beard .... just like Tom . 

財神   Cai Shen ( God of money )
            --- needless to say , people pray for money .  

五路財神  Wu Lu Cai Shen  ( God of money from five direction , " five" means  "many" in Taiwanese ) 
            --- People pray for money from any direction . Very powerful .   
            --- Chris just got married .   I guess , A married man is in need of more money ......

孔子   Confucius ( God of wisdom and teacher ) 
            --- people pray for wisdom .  he is respected as the First teacher in Chinese culture .
            --- He has white hair , just like John ..

萬聖節到了,祝大家一切平安 !!   Happy Halloween !

1 則留言:

  1. 茂哥哥你真的很屌!這樣都可以跟外國人解釋我們台灣的神明!這才是成功的國民外交!

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