Monday, August 3, 2009  A Big Fat Pampered PIG!   Li Yuan never
thought a pig could bring so much happiness - a laid-back sort
that enjoys music, provides company on neighborhood strolls and
makes friends easily.  Two years ago, Li bought the piglet from
a market in Beijing. The male pig, a Bama miniature, had a short
and round body.  Such piglets typically weigh 15 or 20 kg, or 33
to 44 pounds.  It was the pig's certain charm that sealed the
sale.  "I found him looking like a lovely baby at my first
glance," said Li, patting the pig's now-huge belly. "Oh, my boy,
you are destined to meet me."  Told that raising a pig when she
was in her 50s could bring good fortune, Li cherished the pig so
much she named him Laifu (or "fortune comes").  "Indeed, he
brings me good business and a peaceful soul," said Li, who is a
merchant.  How it is in China everything is a superstition? So
fattening up a PIG to 50 years old bring good fortune. I don't
know who will live longer? The owner of the pig!  1 comment:
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