Happy Chinese New Year 2010!!!

Happy Chinese New Year! 恭喜發財! The Chinese calendar year is 4708. Yes, China has a long history. I hope all those who are born in the year of the tiger, which is the third zodiac sign in the Chinese twelve year zodiac cycle, have a successful and joyful new year. Make it the best tiger year!

Please do not mind the color, cause the red background color did not upload right.
© 2010

Happy Chinese New Year!!! 新年快樂

Happy Chinese New Year! 恭喜發財! This is the year of the Ox and in honor of Chinese New Year, I drew a Chinese New Year Lolita Lyntha in Qi Lolita! I wish everyone much success, happiness and good health!

Please do not mind the color, cause the red color did not upload right.
© 2009Linda Thai

My Mascot: Lolita Lyntha

Hello Everyone,

This is my mascot (^_^), chibi style, in full body view and she is the same girl in my banner. She is wearing my interpretation of Qi Lolita or Chinese style Lolita. Her outfit is influenced by Han clothing from the Han Dynasty. From what I can understand the "qi" is taken from the "qi" in qí páo, which the Chinese characters are 旗 袍. Because the Chinese language has many dialects, the character 旗 for this "qi" could be pronounced in different ways. In Mandarin this "qi" sounds like the word "key" with an up tone, while in Cantonese this "qi" sounds like the letter "k." Also when you see the letters "q" and "i" together, it is not always pronounced the same way when you see it. Because I have no idea what is the adopted pronunciation of the word "qi," I will stick with the Chinese character 旗 for individual pronunciation in their respective Chinese dialect.

There is more to anime, manga and comics than just what you read or watch. There is something beneath the surface. It is something deeper.
© 2009 Linda Thai