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8
The Sigiriya Rock Fortrees
World Art
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Senudi (Sri Lanka)
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The Sigiriya rock fortress in Sri
Lanka's Matale district is a
captivating wonder, towering 600
feet from the forest below. Dating
back to the fifth century, it served as
the opulent retreat of King
Kashyapa the Second, who seized
the…
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8
Start of Springs
Chinese New Year
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Redland (China)
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The start of spring (立春 lìchūn) is the first and one of the most important of the twenty-four periods according to the Chinese lunar calendar. As the name indicates, it announces the arrival of spring, a new season. This year…
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8
China's Covid Response
Opinion
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Jialiang Tang (China)
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Covid has come and gone. Thanks to the leadership of the Chinese government and the great sacrifices made by the Chinese people,
we now live in relative safety from the disease here in China. I will never forget the moving…
Issue
8
Old & New
Chinese New Year
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Junchen Pei (China)
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In ancient China, the best manifestation of the Spring Festival was often associated with a large and affluent family.
Following the traditional ancestral worship, everyone gathers to share a meal, express love, and exchange greetings. It appears that ancient Chinese…
Issue
8
Covid Times
Poetic Expression
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Maura Blacke(Germany) & Jialiang Tang (China)
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Covid governed all our lives,
scared our souls, and feared our
minds. It was a pandemic to see,
what viruses can create and
defeat.
There were skeptics, refusing to
believe the obvious. Covid
taught us also, in fact, the belief
Issue
8
The Grandest Festival
Chinese New Year
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Erin (China)
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When it comes to the grandest festival in China, Spring Festival is always the first option that comes to people’s minds. In celebration of the festival and welcoming the brand new year, a variety of customs have been formed.
Certain…
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8
Ancient Misspellings: Phonetic Loans
Chinese Corner
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Jialiang Tang (China)
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When we write a word wrong at school, our teachers call us out for writing misspellings (错别字 cuò bié zì), though in our case it refers to using the wrong radical rather than forgetting how to “spell” a word. However,…
Issue
8
Spiritual Renewal
Chinese New Year
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Yicheng Han (China)
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Chinese New Year is like a burst of joy and tradition, filling the air with excitement. It's a time when families gather, laughter echoes, and the streets buzz with vibrant colors. The spirit of renewal permeates everything – from the
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8
Spring Festivals Past
Chinese New Year
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Hua Tu (China)
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The Chinese Spring Festival is one of my most beloved festivals. During this time, I have the chance to visit my grandparents. Sitting on the bed, watching television with abandon, a sense of comfort made me feel cozy. With the