I love big cities and would usually choose to vacation in one over a secluded beach (although I'm changing a bit in my old age). What I find fascinating about super huge cities (or really densely populated ones) is the appreciation of small spaces.Because even for people who … [Read more...]
The Road to Mandalay
Now that Hillary Clinton will visit Myanmar next month, will we see an increase of US tourism to that country? After all, it's been 50 years since a US Secretary of State has visited Myanmar (the country formerly known as Burma).To celebrate this historic event, I received … [Read more...]
Teaching Chinese in the schools
I try not to gripe on my blog, but when something seems so wrong, it's hard to stay silent.Yesterday when I was walking around downtown Chicago I overheard conversations in Mandarin not once, but twice in 20 minutes. And I wasn't even in Chinatown.So my issue is this. My … [Read more...]
The lasting legacy of Madame Mao
Is it just me or does it seem like the spirit of Madame Mao is alive and kicking in China these days?In the excitement of the 100th anniversary of Double Ten, the Beijing debut of an opera titled Dr. Sun Yat-sen was suddenly cancelled last month. Instead it premiered in Hong … [Read more...]
Chicago International Film Festival
Last night it felt like I spent two hours back in Hong Kong. Actually, I went with my friend Nuria to a screening of Don't Go Breaking My Heart, directed by Johnnie To. It was one of many films screened at this year's Chicago International Film Festival.The film centered … [Read more...]
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