Fireworks

Chinese New Year Celebrations

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February 3rd 2011
Today the children and I walked to the beach which is only a 10-minute walk from our apartment. We were shocked to see so many people out and about. The outdoor amusement park was running even though it is freezing outside. Our walk by the sea was very enjoyable but we were froze by the time we got home! ... 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