The Year of the Lamb. I'm honored and thrilled that my once in a lifetime, three month, first ever visit to Middle Kingdom happens with The Lamb. "Sheen Knee-Ann Quai La" i.e. Happy New Year 2015 happened while I was in Beijing: red banners, red cut out posters, fireworks and all sorts of LAMBS! Chinese: 羊 yángLamb/Sheep (goat, or ram) are among the animals that people like most. They are gentle and calm. Since ancient times, people have learned to use fleece to make writing brushes and wool to keep warm. The white cute creature often reminds people of beautiful things. Last week before the street musicians and dancers encounter, I'd spent the morning at Jilin History Museum. The
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