STUPIDITY, a formidable globalised trend, is gaining momentum. Living in Hong Kong, I can feel its pressure wave on my face each morning I wake up. This 21st century bliss seems a Darwinian mystery at first. Idiot genes don’t serve any obvious evolutionary purpose, yet are present in prodigious abundance. How did that happen, I wonder? Perhaps people supported imbeciles … [Read more...] about The Mystery of Stupidity
Archives for April 2013
Suzhou Pingtan (苏州评弹): 姑苏十二娘
A civilization of 1.3 billion and having a continuous history of thousands of years can only mean one thing: it's language and culture should have both amazing breath and depth. One of my hobbies is to rediscover this richness that's accorded me through my heritage. I want people around me to relish in what Chinese culture has to offer. Recently, I discovered Suzhou Pingtan … [Read more...] about Suzhou Pingtan (苏州评弹): 姑苏十二娘
“滴答” (Dida) – Song of Li Jiang Old Town
For those of us haven't had chance to visit Li Jiang (丽江) in Yunan (云南) Province, well, here is a nicely made tribute to it called "滴答" (Dida). … [Read more...] about “滴答” (Dida) – Song of Li Jiang Old Town
A Conversation with Boi Boi Huong on the Great Leap Forward
Recently I had a chance to speak with Boi Boi Huong (mp3, audio play link below). Her family emigrated to Holland from Vietnam when she was young. While in college, she took a stronger interest in China, and in fact completing her thesis on the Great Leap Forward. The timing of her work was interesting, because this had been just couple of years following 1989. Western … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Boi Boi Huong on the Great Leap Forward
雅安我们和你在一起!
Latest number from China Daily's coverage shows death toll has risen to 200+ for the Yan'an (雅安) earthquake which occurred yesterday. The epicenter is not too far from the 5.12 quake that hit Sichuan back in 2008. Rescue operations is paramount during the first 72-hour window following the quake. China has already mobilized 8,000 troops with more on standby. This was a 7.0 … [Read more...] about 雅安我们和你在一起!