Chairman Mao

Chairman Mao is still revered in China, especially by people of our generation. Although millions of people died in the Cultural revolution and the Great Leap Forward, he led the people from a poor rural economy into a major world power. He is 'under glass' in a special mausoleum in Tianneman Square, which I had wanted to see, but wasn't able to fit into our packed 4 days. Will have to settle for seeing the Mao badge museum here in Jinshitan.

Beijing

May 7th 2010
It is hard to believe that our first year with Maple Leaf International School is coming to and end. Only one more month and we will be on our way back to Alberta for 7 weeks this summer. It has been such a busy year filled with travel, new foods and new friends, but still remembering (and missing) our Canadian friends and family. We are so happy to have shared our week 'spring' holiday with ... read more

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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

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