Dear Jean,
I am taking an Asian history class and I have an interesting assignment ahead of me for the end of the semester. I am supposed to write a 10 page paper on who I think was the most famous person in Chinese history. While I can certainly pick someone myself, I am curious about [...]
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Who Is the Most Famous Person in Chinese History?
Posted by Jean Chesterton on November 25th, 2008
What People Are Really Celebrating on National Day in China
Posted by Robert Vance on October 1st, 2008
Today is National Day in China. On this day, 59 years ago, Mao Zedong and the Communist Party of China founded the People’s Republic of China with a ceremony at Tiananmen Square. For most Chinese people, however, this day is not about Chairman Mao nor is it about the triumph of the Communist Party. Today [...]
Why Mid-Autumn Day in China is More than Just Food and Drink
Posted by Robert Vance on September 13th, 2008
“Drink like a fish” were the only English words that our marketing director seemed to know as he toasted the foreign teachers’ table at our Mid-Autumn Holiday dinner last night. Some of the foreign teachers took him up on the suggestion but others found it more fun to simply sit back and watch the festivities taking place. [...]
The Paradoxical Land of China
Posted by Robert Vance on August 27th, 2008
Recently, I was invited to be a guest author on the website TransitionsAbroad.com, an online magazine that provides helpful and timely information about living and traveling abroad. This month, the well known and award winning website featured a webzine on Asia which includes an article that I wrote entitled This is China, Living Abroad in a [...]
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No Comments »The Great Wall of China
Posted by Robert Vance on June 12th, 2008
“He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man”- Chairman Mao”
Many people have claimed that the Great Wall of China can be viewed from outerspace or even on the moon. While that claim is most unlikely untrue, the Great Wall is still a tremendous and enchanting world landmark that should not be missed if you come to China . [...]
Why Mother’s Day in China is Extra Special
Posted by Robert Vance on May 11th, 2008
“My mother has never told me that she loves me,” explained a 23-year-old Chinese friend of mine recently. “She doesn’t have to say the words because she shows me her love through her actions.” Such perceptions on the meaning of love are common in China, a country where in traditional culture, sweet flowery words are often viewed as meaningless [...]
