After the zero-COVID policy was implemented in China, all public gatherings stopped, music halls fell silent, and stages went dark. Over the past two years, live music performances all but disappeared, replaced by online alternatives watched by millions of home-bound…

Music is a huge part of my life. I moved to the United States when I was 5. Coming to America from Spain, I listened to mostly classic Spanish music. Honestly, I didn't develop a diverse music taste until I…

When the beauty of

teenage is lost,

As all the flowers of

the valley wither,

When the letters we have

written are blurred,

All that remains is friendship

Our memories are forever!

The Chinese zodiac, one of the many cultural exports from China since antiquity—Taoism, Maoism, and of course, TikTok, just to list a few—is perhaps less eye-catching, but nonetheless, it is still quite fascinating.

In ancient China, the calendar was very…

The Beatles are considered to be the most celebrated and influential band among numerous outstanding musicians. As a passionate fan, I find their songs to be like endless rain falling into a paper cup, slithering wildly as they slip away…

In this day and age, why do we still listen? When we can send an indignant, vicious, or otherwise expressive comment at the touch of a button, regardless of what we're commenting on, when we can discharge our every ill,…

During the Christmas season, it's common to see a variety of decorated apples for sale in Chinese supermarkets. This tradition stems from the Mandarin word for apple, "pinguǒ," which sounds similar to the word for "peaceful" or "safe" in Mandarin.…

Little dragon started to look around and soon found a lovely cave in a mountain which was covered with an emerald forest. Dragon went to sleep in bed wishing that tomorrow he would find some friends in the new place…

Christmas in Germany has evolved into a festival that is not exclusively celebrated by Christians anymore. While most people still recognize its Christian background, it has become more of a celebration of love, family, and togetherness. Many families gather together,…

We receive four types of climates: sunny, rainy, cloudy, and windy. I am located near the equator, which is at 0°. It is hot and wet in my region. Along the equator, we receive two rainfall seasons because the sun…