Today is my Mommy's birthday. My mom has had quite an impact on me as a person. I remember when I was still in South Africa having quite long conversations with my mom. She would always listen when I had something to say and I would do the same when she had something to say. I think she was definitely and influence on my temprement. I tend to just listen when others talk and … [Read more...] about Mommy’s birthday
Tomb sweeping day
Today is Tomb sweeping day, April the 4th is a public holiday. Here is all the low down on this long celebrated Chinese festival. Celebrated two weeks after the vernal equinox, Tomb Sweeping Day is one of the few traditional Chinese holidays that follows the solar calendar-- typically falling on April 4, 5, or 6. Its Chinese name "Qing Ming" literally means "Clear Brightness," … [Read more...] about Tomb sweeping day
326 march
Tomorrow, March 26th (326, a popular Taiwanese way of labelling events, March=3 and 26th=26) the Taiwanese people will express their disapproval of China's anti-secession bill. Approximately 1 million people are hoping to come to the march, which is to be held in 10 different locations around the country. The march is to show the Taiwanese people's anger at the bill which was … [Read more...] about 326 march
Happy Birthday James!
It's my brother James' birthday today. He was born on the 16th of March, 1982, which makes him 23 years old. He moved to England a little while back and is doing something there. You can see some of his pics here: http://www.peterandava.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=28 So, don't forget to send your regards. Happy Birthday James! :) … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday James!
China’s anti-secession bill
You're so lucky hearing from me so often. Well, today it became official. China has passed an anti-secession bill, which means that it will be allowed to take military action if Taiwan attempts to claim independence. There's an article on the situation at CNN http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/03/14/china.npc.law/index.html A little about Taiwan's turbulent history. In … [Read more...] about China’s anti-secession bill