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“夜来香” (“Evening Primrose”), a scent of modern Chinese history

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(If you are inside China, your may want the same version hosted on Tudou). This is 张燕 (Zhang Yan) performing "夜来香," a modern Chinese classic. I can't quite put my finger on why I think this video is really good - perhaps the confidence projected by 张燕. In English, "夜来香" means "evening primrose," a flower that opens in the evening. The Chinese characters literally mean … [Read more...] about “夜来香” (“Evening Primrose”), a scent of modern Chinese history

在那遥远的地方 (In That Distant Place), a Pipa, Erhu, and Dizi trio

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在那遥远的地方 (In That Distant Place) is a very popular folk song written in 1939. Over the years, this song has taken on many forms. Chinese, old or young, all know it. Below is a composition by 马九越 using the pipa, dizi, and erhu instruments. Occasionally I get asked what are some Chinese values. This is an example, I think. My grandparents, my parents, and people of my … [Read more...] about 在那遥远的地方 (In That Distant Place), a Pipa, Erhu, and Dizi trio

Extreme Airports Crosswind Landing at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport in 1998

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Human can accomplish incredible feats. Here is one of a pilot for JAL landing a Boeing 747 in 1998 in extreme crosswind conditions at the Hong Kong Kai Tak airport (source: AIRBOYD). The airport has been closed (obvious reason being the crosswind conditions). The technology to detect the crosswinds, the training that goes into making this kind of maneuvers with such a big … [Read more...] about Extreme Airports Crosswind Landing at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport in 1998

Chen Sisi (陈思思): Dear Chinese People (亲亲的中国人)

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It is a patriotic song, as the title should make it all apparent - "Dear Chinese People." I liked this video for its imagery. The majority of the Chinese people are proud and very forward looking for the progress China has made in the last three decades. This video sums up that sentiment rather well. I know this type of videos may not sit well with many Westerners - because … [Read more...] about Chen Sisi (陈思思): Dear Chinese People (亲亲的中国人)