Thursday 31 March 2011

PREGNANCY TABOO

I was reading this article about the media speculating about the pregnancy of Gaile Lok, Hong Kong model and wife of singer-actor Leon Lai.  The reason for their suspicions was that the lady was looking much rounder and well filled out.  She is said to be about 2 months pregnant but when asked to confirm, the lady said, ""I wouldn't answer you this time," hinting that she is already pregnant.  Link
Why the secrecy?  This is because the Chinese have a taboo about pregnancies.  According to Chinese superstitions, a lady should not announce her pregnancy until after the third month, that is when the life growing in the womb has become more stable.
 
Here is a picture of how the model usually looks

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