Year of the Dog - Singapore

The Dog is the eleventh of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dog is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 戌. The character, also refers to the actual animal while, also referring to the zodiac animal.

 

Large Letter Reprint - Seattle, Washington

Nickname: "The Evergreen State"

Mottos: Al-ki or Alki, "by and by" in Chinook Jargon

Washington is the headquarters of the Boeing concern - the main hall at the factory in Everett, where the famous Boeing 747 models are assembled, is considered the largest and most extensive building in the world - 19 ha and has a capacity of 6 million m3.

 

Lantern Press 42786 - Arlington, Virginia

The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in all of Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and through Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.   

The largest and most elaborate parades take place in the last five days of the Mardi Gras season. In the final week, many events occur throughout New Orleans and surrounding communities, including parades and balls (some of them masquerade balls).