If you've been following this site much, you'll notice I love anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of Double Ten, the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, and the various anniversaries of the Fall of Saigon and the Hong Kong Handover. I suppose I'm into these milestones … [Read more...]
Letter from Tianjin: Chinese New Year, 2012
Stuart Beaton guest blogs here about the festivities and customs surrounding the Spring Festival in China. Stu also has his own site at http://rastous.podomatic.com/. I'm excited to share his latest post as we approach the start of the Year of the Dragon. Here's Stu:As I sit … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Time in Jiangsu Province
This Saturday I'm going to a Chinese New Year banquet, one I attend each year with friends from Hong Kong and China. Lots of good food and catching up, all in the comforts of my friends' beautiful suburban home. The American Dream.But that wasn't always the case with Chinese … [Read more...]
A Café Cultural Revolution
Stuart Beaton's latest guest blog hits home. I never became a coffee drinker precisely because of the huge Nescafe presence in China. When I needed to warm up, my choices in China were hot water, tea, or Nescafe. I quickly learned to become a tea drinker, although I was known to … [Read more...]
Reading in the Year of the Dragon
In two and a half weeks, we'll be leaving the Year of the Rabbit for the Year of the Dragon. And to usher in the new year and its mighty dragon, here's a short list of dragon-inspired books for kids and adults.One of my kids' favorite new acquisitions is this fun picture book … [Read more...]
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