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benzinha, WONDERFUL!!! How about a picture?
posted by
Greenfields
on July 6, 2008 at 8:38 PM
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Today I wired a fence to and ceiling post to hold it up, so it doesn't
fall over ounder the weight of the plants growing on the old wooden fence. The wires were dangerous as you couldn't see them and some tall person might get hurt.
So, I took four Mexican 'papel picado' flags of plastic (Not traditional paper) and put one on each wire to show its location. Now that little garden porch area is much brighter as I used a fuschia, a yellow, a green and a red flag.
They reminded me a bit of your picture. Papel picado came from Chinese immmigrants and merchants in Mexico.
posted by
benzinha
on July 5, 2008 at 11:02 PM
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benzinha
isn't that something what Native Americans do? They, like many tribals in India and in other parts of the world are animists and have rituals similar to them.
posted by
Greenfields
on July 3, 2008 at 8:23 PM
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Thanks for the lesson on prayer flags. I have seen them.
Native Americans tie feathers to bushes with prayers and some bushes look like they are about to fly up to heaven with so many prayers on them.
posted by
benzinha
on July 3, 2008 at 11:04 AM
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sam444, yes isn't it just?
posted by
Greenfields
on July 3, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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elysianfields - thank you for coming back.....
posted by
Greenfields
on July 3, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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Afzal, thanks
posted by
Greenfields
on July 3, 2008 at 9:47 AM
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OTA. it was a special day - spiritual and friendly.
posted by
Greenfields
on July 3, 2008 at 9:47 AM
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Never have heard of them, but what a fantastic concept! sam
posted by
sam444
on July 3, 2008 at 4:27 AM
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Re: elysianfields
I did look over this one again...I'm impressed. Lovely pic of you
~ and I'm just overwhelmed by the ritual and the specialness of the 'flags' ~ It touches my heart.
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on July 2, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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It's unique .
posted by
afzal50
on July 2, 2008 at 9:12 PM
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I came back to see the added pic. You and your friend look so happy. ~Peace, OTA
posted by
Blue_feathers
on July 2, 2008 at 8:45 PM
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elysianfields
Mmost welcoem my dear. It is such a pleasure to write knowing there are readers and fellow bloggers such as you out there - and in here!! I added another photo, so do go back and have a look. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on July 2, 2008 at 8:40 PM
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OTA. thank you.
I just added another photo. Do go back and take a look.
posted by
Greenfields
on July 2, 2008 at 8:39 PM
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Greenfields...again you enlighten me ~ I had heard of the Tibetan Prayer Flags...and more, a Tibetan Prayer Wheel. This is such a sacred ritual ~ It brings me peace. I'm so impressed by your blogs. I am never bored, nor short of amazement when I read. Write on and thank you so very much for sharing such worth ~ such culture!!~
~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on July 2, 2008 at 8:34 PM
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Greenfields, I always feel like a kid in a candy shop when I visit your blog after being away from it a while. There is always so much to read. I love these flags. They are so colorful. We have banners in our churches but they do not carry the same signifigance of these beautiful fabrics. What a wonderful custom. I am just enchanted with your culture. ~Peace, OTA
posted by
Blue_feathers
on July 2, 2008 at 8:32 PM
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