19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Birthday Noodles

The concept of birthday noodles was invented about 4000 years ago and made popular during the Tang Dynasty. Chinese in many parts of the world believe that if a birthday person eats noodles on his/her special day, he/she will enjoy a long and healthy life ahead. In this image, I explore the juxtaposition of cultures and traditions (i.e. east meets west, old versus new) that represents my roots and the society I live in. Through this artwork, I hope to inject a little bit of humour and colours in an otherwise challenging era of our lifetime.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 10.2021
Photo Location: Singapore, Singapore
Copyright: © Priscilla Ong