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How I spent my Dragon Boat Festival

Posted on June 21, 2015 by kentperry1

Dragon Boat Festival is a summer holiday observed across China.  It is celebrated by eating zongzi and racing long heavily decorated dragon boats, accompanied by drummers who beat the rhythm for the rowers and firecrackers because — well, why not … Continue reading →

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The Chinese New Year celebration comes to an end

Posted on March 8, 2015 by kentperry1

The Chinese New Year celebration has come to an end.  Billions have now gone home and returned to work.  But it was not without one more blast of fireworks on Lantern Day. Ann’s holding what we were told was 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving at night

Posted on November 29, 2014 by kentperry1

We got together with about a dozen ex-pats here in our city to celebrate Thanksgiving together.  Who knows how you find and cook a turkey here?  But someone did, and everyone else brought their best dishes for a feast on Thursday … Continue reading →

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National Day Reception

Posted on September 29, 2014 by kentperry1

On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province cordially requests the pleasure of your company at a reception in the Golden Hall, Dongfang Hotel, at 6:30 … Continue reading →

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The Moon Festival

Posted on September 10, 2014 by kentperry1

Monday was our first Chinese holiday – the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival.  It’s a harvest festival held on a the day of a full moon during September. People celebrate by taking their children out in their nicest clothes … Continue reading →

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