Spring Festival:The Big One

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February 25th 2007

Published: February 25th 2007

My nostrils tingle with the acrid smell of smoke. I have to squint my eyes against the blinding display of dazzling lights and colors. My ears ring with the monstrous explosions that echo against the buildings around me. I repeat my mantra to myself: this is not a warzone; this is the Chinese New Year! The official start of the New Year, according to the Chinese Lunar Calender, was Saturday, F... Read Full Entry

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Mewwitt

I hope that this blog of my experiences living and traveling abroad is able to facilitate multicultural understanding for those who don't have the time or opportunity to travel. If I may make one small difference in the world, I hope it can be one that helps us to understand that the multitude of small things we have in common bind the world so much more tightly than the seemingly bigger things that currently divide us. Our individual cultures and history should be celebrated--yes--but difference of opinion should never be the source of conflict. Rather, it's an opportunity to learn and grow. ... full info

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The biggest piano I have ever seen!!

This. Was. AWESOME.

Lion Dance

2 people form the lion-- one holds the head and is the front legs, while the other is the back end, and must perform bent at the waist, holding onto his partner's hips.

Shanghai

Shanghai also has a lot of high-end car dealerships. A lot of products are better quality here than in Beijing, or so it seems.

City scene

China

It really makes me realize that I live in China when I see the national flag.

Shanghai

Traditional market area near a temple

Temple area

Temple scene

It was incredibly crowded, and the pushing was astounding.

Crowd-pleaser

This scene depicts several scenes from one of the most famous novels in China: The Three Kingdoms. This book was written during the Three Kingdoms period, which was, shall we say, a very long, long, long time ago.

Giant Frog!

For my mom

Three Kingdoms depiction

This chapter must have taken place on a tortoise's back...?

More red lanterns

Vegetarian restaurants do exist in China!

There are some delicious restaurants that specialize in preparing tofu to look and taste like meat. It is mind-boggling; these dishes taste exactly like the meat I remember [though not necessarily to my carnivarous comrades].

Nanjing Road

This is a very famous [and expensive] shopping street in Shanghai.

Nanjing Road

25th February 2007

Ann
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Merritt!! It's so beautiful! Those nighttime pictures are amazing. I hope you're having a great time, despite the travel woes. If you were here right now you wouldn't be able to get anywhere either. There's a BLIZZARD outside! Miss you!

26th February 2007

Thai
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Wow! How did FuLiCheng not go up in smoke?! The pic of all the fireworks lined up in the lighting area is crazy! That pic. of the guy working the booth looks ecstatic. The best one was the carnival ad. I just laughed, shook my head and threw my hands up in disbelief. Great pictures, great stories...great times. May your future adventures be as eventful as it has been...minus the time at the airport.

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