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Issue
6
Chinese Greetings
Chinese Corner
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Jialiang Tang (China)
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The absolute first word of Chinese you'd learn is "nihao" (Hello!).
While that is certainly a common and acceptable way to greet
someone, it's by far not the only one.
Let's start from the basics. "Nihao" (你好) literally means "you…
Issue
6
Winter
Poetic Expression
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Jialiang Tang (China)
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Snowflakes, Christmas lights,
Mistletoe,
Where are you?
Wind, sleet, rain,
Where aren't you?
'twas winter in Nanchang,
But it hardly snowed
Stuck in traffic,
under the Twin towers,
only artificial white foam fell
Trapped by homework,
…
Issue
6
Nazrul: The Rebel
World Literature
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Opy (Bangladesh)
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He was not born into nobility; he was born amidst the abyss of poverty, the wailing of the working class. He had witnessed the cruelty of hunger, the totalitarian war, and the exploitation of noblemen. So, he picked up his…
Issue
6
German Hash Browns
World in Dishes
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Maura Blacke (Germany)
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A very popular meal in Germany, all year round, is some kind of hash browns. These delicious "rub cakes" are suitable for any meal. Sweet or savory,
you can eat them any way you like!
Additionally, they are very easy…
Issue
6
Hans Christian Andersen
World Literature
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Thea (Denmark)
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Hans Christian Andersen is a world-renowned author from Denmark. He was born in 1805 on a Danish island. He is known for his many famous fairy tales, including "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Snow Queen," and "The Emperor's…
Issue
6
Karen Blixen
World Literature
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Simone (Denmark)
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Karen Blixen was an internationally known author, born in 1885. She grew up in a household with five siblings, where she was the second born. In 1895, their father hanged himself, most likely due to a long battle with depression…
Issue
6
The Dilemma of a Ghost --- Ama Ata Aidoo
World Literature
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Mary-Ann (Kenya)
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"Shall I go to Cape Coast or to Elmina? I don’t know. I can’t tell."
The Dilemma of a Ghost is a popular play in Ghana by Ama Ata Aidoo. It features a young Ghanaian graduate from America, Ato, who…
Issue
6
Three-Body Problem
World Literature
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Jialiang Tang (China)
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“Oftentimes, the most powerful weapon is not a physical force, but an idea.” - Death’s End, Cixin Liu A vast universe of space-zipping aliens, gravity-defying spaceships, four-dimensional exploration, and literal
star-crossed romance is beautifully encapsulated by Cixin Liu's Three-Body Problem…
Issue
5
Without Music Life Would Be a Mistake
Global Music
Issue Theme / Column Name:
Diwme (Sri Lanka)
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Sometimes music is the medicine that our soul needs. It helps us to relax our minds. Personally, I love to listen to any kind of music, but especially the music that has strong healing power. I also enjoy listening to…