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Chop sticks anyone?  
   

Chop sticks anyone?

I was put to the ultimate challenge to see if I had mastered the art of eating with chopsticks: To transfer marbles from a bowl to another; I was able to do it for 10 marbles but I wont tell you how many times I tried…
Ni hao ma / Nei ho...

September 22nd 2005
English Names Most Chinese, apart from their original names get English names while in their teens. They expect non-Chinese to be unable to pronounce or retain their names (I try but full names are hard). The other day, a friend of mine explained that it was his English teacher from Australia that gave him his name “Lackla” after a lake in Australia. So everyone introduces themselves to ... read more
Asia » Hong Kong » Kowloon

Chinese/Hong Kong Flag Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more
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