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The Flower Cannon, nearly completed.
The Flower Cannon offering of the "羅旁花炮會" ( "Law- Pon" Flower Cannon Association), Tai Po Market. The Cannon had already been crafted and awaited for the addition of special items and offerings from the Association.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Members of the Tin Hau Association work on the Flower Cannon.
The Flower Cannon was set on a wheeled trolley for ease of transport; the members were securing it and other offerings to the trolley. These offering would then be auctioned for charity.-
- 12 May, 1985
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The Flower Cannon being readied for the journey to the Tin Hau Temple.
The Flower Cannon was ready for its long journey to the Tin Hau Temple. The metal cart in the front was packed with offerings.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Final decorative elements are added.
Members of the Flower Cannon Association attached the final decorative elements to the Flower Cannon.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Adjustments to the Cannon.
Further adjustments to the Flower Cannon. The head of the lion can be seen on the right.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Securing the Cannon with ropes.
Additional ropes were used to secure the Flower Cannon.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Nearly ready for the journey.
The Flower Cannon was nearly ready for the journey. The cart in the front was filled with offerings and large incense sticks.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Fixing the cart.
A final adjustment to the cart.-
- 12 May, 1985
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A view of the Cannon ready to move.
A side view of the Flower Cannon.-
- 12 May, 1985
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Ginger is a popular attachments.
While the decoration of a Flower Cannon was decided by the paper workshop, those associations or individuals ordering a Cannon could add additional elements as they wished. Among these were the purifying pomelo leaves, ginger, and the red-dyed eggs. This bag was full of the lucky ginger. Among the elements adorning the Cannon was This bag of lucky ginger topped with a sword made of old coins was one of the decorations of the Flower Cannon symbolising good luck.-
- 12 May, 1985
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