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Tag: China
Episode 51: Life in Quarantined China
Everything is fine. Really. Boredom is currently a larger threat to our lives than Covid-19. Please send wine.
50: Weddings
Tune in for a peek into six different cultures and how they celebrate the age-old union of families. Special guests from Romania, China, and South Africa tell us about fascinating customs from their home cultures.
Episode 35: Lunar New Year
The year of the pig will soon be upon us! This year's Lunar New Year falls on February 5th, and we are helping you to prepare by bringing you traditions from all over Asia. Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important holiday of many cultures that … Continue reading Episode 35: Lunar New Year
10 Things I’ve learned about China after living here for 10 Months
An honest look at Chinese culture from my experience so far, living in Shenzhen for 10 months.
Episode 29: Saving Face
(Patrice had a little mic trouble for the first third of this episode. Please bear with us until about minute 13, when she mysteriously shifts to much better audio quality) "Saving face" is an idea that is very difficult to grasp for people who don't grow up around it. It is a collectivist, high-context concept … Continue reading Episode 29: Saving Face
Shenanigans in Macau
It's time for a travel entry. Seth and I just got back from Macau, and I have to say -- this place surprised me. It was awesome. The first time I had ever heard of Macau was in "Skyfall," one of the more recent Bond films to grace us in the past decade. Daniel Craig … Continue reading Shenanigans in Macau
My First Chinese Culture Shock
Last weekend, something happened which I knew would come eventually. That's right, I had my first real Chinese culture shock. Which isn't bad for over three months of living here. Up until then, I have been blissfully happy in China, to an extent that even surprised me. As I've discussed before, not only are Seth and … Continue reading My First Chinese Culture Shock
Rotating Hotpot Bar: #omgyes China
The other day, Seth and I felt like we were getting into a bit of a food rut here in China. You can only eat the same 3 things for dinner a certain number of times (noodles, salad with chicken breast, and dumplings) before you start to go a little coocoo-bananas. So when I got … Continue reading Rotating Hotpot Bar: #omgyes China
10 Totally Unexpected things about Living in China
Jean jackets are totally in. It’s getting warmer, so I haven’t seen them quite as much as when I arrived, but they are seriously everywhere. I’ve even seen a few “Canadian suits” (jean pants/jean jacket combo) walking around the city. We’ve seen jean overalls and VERY ripped jeans, as well. I’m not sure, but I … Continue reading 10 Totally Unexpected things about Living in China