The 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), a bi-annual event (the previous was in Beijing in 2008), just took place on October 4th and 5th in Brussels, Belgium. It was a big deal. Asia and Europe represent 60% of humanity and 60% of global trade. I like how ASEM state their mission. Below is part of it: … [Read more...] about the 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
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中秋節, Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋節, Mid-Autumn Festival (or Moon Festival) is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in China, perhaps second only to the Spring Festival (or the Chinese New Year). For 2010, it falls on September 22nd. It coincides with a full moon on the 15th day of the 8th month on the Chinese calendar, so there is no fixed date according to Gregorian. That has been the way … [Read more...] about 中秋節, Mid-Autumn Festival
Li Qingzhao: “月滿西樓”
"月滿西樓" is a poem written by 李清照 (Li QingZhao, 1084AD ─ 1155AD), regarded as one of the most prominent female poets from the Song Dynasty. The poem is about Li's longing for her husband's return from travels. Here is a song of the same name with lyrics entirely based on the poem, performed by singer 童丽 (Tong Li). … [Read more...] about Li Qingzhao: “月滿西樓”
Attitude, attitude, attitude
There is no particular point in this post. I recently came across a number of videos I thought entertaining. Below is a performance in the 2007 CCTV National Dance Competition; a bit of hip hop, break dance, and street dance. "Dreaming Back to the Wa Village" - "梦回佤乡." Younger Chinese are getting into it as well. Here is a 7 year old Chinese girl dancing to hip hop … [Read more...] about Attitude, attitude, attitude
Armless Pianist Liu Wei, an inspiration for the world
Wow! This video is just inspiring. It is about Liu Wei, a contestant on "China's Got Talent." He is going to play "Marriage D'amour" without hands. He lost his arms at 10 from an accident. I like this take by Lyndsey Parker over at Yahoo Music blogs: "Armless Pianist Liu Wei Defies Odds On 'China's Got Talent'." I will try to not complain about anything in my life in the … [Read more...] about Armless Pianist Liu Wei, an inspiration for the world