red lantern day

back to winter

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March 3rd 2010
Did I say it wasn't that cold? - I lied! We have had snow this week and all my thermals, scarves, extra goves etc. came to good use. Even the trees are wearing winter coats and the lake in the park is frozen over. This week I have spotted ............. a whole group of people linedancing in the park in the dark while the security policeman sang along, and a girl acrobat all in white entert ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Haidian district

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more